Nexon Issues Standby Orders to Transferred Employees... Union Opposes

[Asia Economy Reporter Buaeri] Nexon’s labor union is protesting against the company’s decision to place employees awaiting job reassignment on standby orders. The union has started a relay one-person protest at the headquarters.

On the 1st, Nexon’s union 'Starting Point' issued a statement saying, "As of the 26th, Nexon’s employment stability has been nerfed (reduced in capability)," and added, "The company has issued a mandatory 3-month standby order to employees who have been waiting for reassignment for over a year."

According to the Nexon union, a total of 16 employees have been placed on standby orders. During this period, the company will pay 75% of their wages, provide 2 million KRW in education expenses for self-development, and require them to undergo a re-employment interview after returning to work.

The union criticized the measure as a unilateral action taken without the consent of the affected employees.

Baesoochan, head of the Nexon union branch, told Asia Economy in a phone interview, "Employees should be given work and a fair opportunity for evaluation," adding, "This situation diminishes the significance of hiring regular employees."

In response, the company stated, "Before issuing the standby orders, we actively supported employees to apply for reassignment positions for over a year, and most have applied for available positions," and added, "Considering this, we intended to provide these employees with focused opportunities to enhance their capabilities."

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