Weekly Holiday Pay Archives

KBW Explainer | What Is Weekly Holiday Pay in Korea?

Related: Top Court Clarifies Holiday Pay Rules for Every-Other-Day Workers Definition Weekly holiday pay (“주휴수당”) is a paid day off guaranteed by Korean labor law to employees who work at least 15 hours a week and attend all scheduled workdays during that period. It ensures workers are compensated for one day’s rest as part of their [...]

Supreme Court Rules Part-Time, Alternating-Shift Workers Entitled to Half Weekly Holiday Pay

SEOUL, Oct. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s Supreme Court has ruled that employees working every other day, such as taxi drivers on alternating shifts, are entitled to only half of the standard weekly holiday allowance, marking a significant clarification in how labor laws apply to nonstandard work schedules. In a decision announced in August, [...]