Workplace Harassment and Labor Law Training Conducted for Private Kindergarten Directors

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[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] The Ministry of Education announced on the 15th that it will conduct training on labor-related laws, including workplace harassment and minimum wage, for private kindergarten administrators in collaboration with the Ministry of Employment and Labor.

Unlike private elementary and secondary schools, most private kindergartens are established and operated by individuals. Private kindergartens are subject not only to the Private School Act but also to labor-related laws, making it essential for administrators to understand relevant laws to operate kindergartens properly.

As of April last year, 86.2% of private kindergartens were operated by individuals. Sixty-two percent of kindergarten teachers work at private kindergartens.

In this training, the Ministry of Employment and Labor will provide guidance on basic laws such as employment contracts and minimum wage, as well as the principal’s obligations to prevent workplace harassment and sexual harassment. The Ministry of Education plans to provide information on regulations related to teachers’ leave of absence and other service matters, as well as government support policies for private kindergartens, including parental leave allowances.

This year’s training will be conducted at the level of metropolitan and provincial offices of education or education support offices, and from next year, it will be conducted through training related to kindergarten principals’ job competencies organized by the Ministry of Education and metropolitan and provincial offices of education.

Relevant ministries and metropolitan and provincial offices of education will jointly conduct online and offline consultations, and based on future consultation (consulting) cases, they plan to distribute Q&A reference materials.

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