S. Korea to expand flexible working hours under deal struck Tuesday
- 5 years ago
A Presidential commission mediating between government, management and labor... has reached an agreement to expand South Korea's flexible working system.
Currently, weekly hours are not to exceed 52, but up to 64 hours per week are allowed when necessary, as employees reduce their hours during other weeks over a three-month period.
That period will be increased from three months to six, allowing greater flexibility for businesses, some of whom complained of experiencing difficulty adjusting to the changes.
To prevent overwork and health problems, 11 straight hours of break will be provided, and the deal will include measures to protect workers' wages.
Currently, weekly hours are not to exceed 52, but up to 64 hours per week are allowed when necessary, as employees reduce their hours during other weeks over a three-month period.
That period will be increased from three months to six, allowing greater flexibility for businesses, some of whom complained of experiencing difficulty adjusting to the changes.
To prevent overwork and health problems, 11 straight hours of break will be provided, and the deal will include measures to protect workers' wages.