workplace disaster law Archives

Gov’t to Support Corporate Hazard Management with Workplace Disaster Punishment Law to Take Effect

SEJONG, Jan. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — The government plans to provide support to companies in preventing and dealing with industrial hazards, as a new workplace disaster punishment law is set to come into effect this month, officials said Monday. The law, passed by the National Assembly last year, will go into effect on Jan. 27, [...]

Cabinet Passes Workplace Disaster Law Enforcement Decree amid Discontent from Manager, Labor

SEOUL, Sept. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — An enforcement decree for the new workplace disaster law aimed at better protecting workers from industrial accidents was approved by the Cabinet on Tuesday despite criticisms from both management and labor groups. In January, the National Assembly passed a bill that strengthens the punishment for business owners and CEOs [...]