Native English Teacher Triumphs Over Unfair Dismissal with Union Support
*Please note that Alex is not the teacher's real name. Their name has been changed to protect their privacy. In a remarkable display of determination...
Recording Conversations in the Workplace
When facing unfair treatment in the workplace, TEFL teachers in South Korea may find it necessary to record conversations as evidence. It is important...
Shorter-Hour, Lower-Salary ESL Teaching Opportunity: Is It Worth It?
A private English academy posted a job ad on a Facebook group seeking a shorter-hour ESL teacher. The position requires working Monday to Friday,...
Forced Annual Leave for Foreign English Teachers in Korea
In the fall of 2022, migrant workers teaching English in Korea joined the Busan branch of the Korean General League of Unions. When people...
Navigating Labor Disputes: A TEFL Teacher’s Journey in South Korea
In a recent case, a foreign English teacher in South Korea found herself in a difficult situation after leaving her job at a language...
Understanding Labor Day in South Korea: Calculating Holiday Pay for May 1st, 2024
May 1st, known as Labor Day or International Workers' Day, is a significant day for workers worldwide. In South Korea, it is officially recognized...
How to Fill Out a Wage Complaint Form in Korea
TEFL teachers in Korea facing unpaid wages can seek legal recourse by first submitting a complaint form. Once the complaint is filed and unpaid...
Compensatory Leave instead of Overtime Pay?
What You Need to Know About the Rules and Regulations When you think about public holidays or "red days," you might imagine a day off...
Understanding the 52-Hour Workweek and “Saturday Special Events” Clauses
For TEFL teachers who are working in Korea, it's essential to decipher not just the language but also the fine print of employment contracts. Specifically,...
“Four Major Insurances” During Maternity and Parental Leave
South Korea's workforce is no stranger to the complexities that come with navigating employment benefits—none perhaps as intricate as the country's "Four Major Insurances":...
