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The Tightrope of Salary Secrecy: Korean Companies Grapple with Transparency and Employee Trust
In a society where salary discussions are often considered taboo, South Korean companies are struggling to strike a balance between transparency and discretion. The...
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...
South Korea to Revamp Early Childhood English Education Amid Growing Concerns
The South Korean government is in the preparatory stages of overhauling its education laws and regulations, particularly those concerning early childhood English-language institutes where...
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":...
In Korea’s Language Schools, the Watchful Eye of CCTV Raises Legal and Ethical Questions
As TEFL teachers in South Korea navigate the complexities of living and working in a new country, the ever-present lens of CCTV cameras in...
TEFL News Leads the Charge in Exposing Unfair Labor Practices in South Korea’s Education Sector
For TEFL teachers in South Korea, the anxiety of starting a new job often goes beyond first-day jitters. Many scour the internet and social...
Navigating the Mirage of Fair Employment in Korea
South Korea's Act on Fair Procedures for Employment seems, on its surface, to be a progressive piece of legislation. It aims to safeguard job...