Reports of violations of the Employment Procedure Act such as false advertising and cheongtak will be accepted

On-site Inspections at 453 Workplaces Starting from the 22nd of Next Month

Job seekers are standing in a long line for on-site interviews. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] The Ministry of Employment and Labor announced on the 31st that it will accept reports of violations of the "Act on the Fairness of Hiring Procedures" (Hiring Procedures Act) from the 1st to the 26th of next month, coinciding with the second half recruitment period.

The acts subject to reporting include false recruitment advertisements, unfair requests, pressure, or coercion related to hiring, demands for personal information such as the applicant's region of origin, height, weight, and monetary burdens beyond the costs of submitting hiring documents. Reports can be made through the Ministry of Employment and Labor's website complaint section or via mail or phone to local employment and labor offices.

The Ministry will also strengthen online and offline promotions so that job seekers can familiarize themselves with the Hiring Procedures Act. From the 8th to the 19th of next month, workplaces will receive self-diagnosis checklists and compliance guidance documents regarding the Hiring Procedures Act. From the 22nd of next month until December 10th, 453 workplaces will be inspected on-site, and if violations are found, immediate corrective orders, fines, and criminal charges will be imposed.

Kwon Changjun, Director of Youth Employment Policy at the Ministry, said, "Hiring processes must be fair so that companies can secure excellent talent and job seekers can find jobs that suit them," adding, "This guidance and inspection will serve as an opportunity to establish fair hiring practices."

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