Busan Northern Employment and Labor Office Uncovers 38 Companies for Excessive Working Hours and Misuse of Comprehensive Wage System

Guidance Provided for the Resolution of 110 Million Won in Unpaid Wages

The Busan Northern Employment and Labor Office (headed by Min Gwangje) announced that, as a result of labor inspections conducted at local workplaces, it identified 38 companies that engaged in excessive working hours and the misuse or abuse of the comprehensive wage system. The office also guided the resolution of unpaid wages totaling 110 million won for 375 employees.

Among these, one company was found to have either violated the same legal provision within three years or failed to comply with corrective orders. This company has been charged with violating the Labor Standards Act and referred to the prosecution.

This year, the Northern Office conducted intensive inspections of 119 workplaces, focusing on excessive working hours and the operation of the comprehensive wage system. As a result, it identified 33 companies violating working hour regulations and 5 companies that delayed wage payments due to the misuse or abuse of the comprehensive wage system.

Additionally, the office held a 'Workplace Meeting for the Protection of Labor Rights' with the companies found in violation, sharing major cases and discussing appropriate labor management measures to prevent recurrence.

Min Gwangje, head of the office, stated, "Excessive working hours and the misuse or abuse of the comprehensive wage system not only undermine workers' right to health but can also directly lead to wage arrears. We urge workplaces to thoroughly review and comply with their labor management systems."

Busan Northern Employment and Labor Office

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