1. Protection of Contract Workers in Government Agencies

💡Government agencies employing individuals under service contracts must provide labour rights not less than those prescribed by the Labour Protection Act, including holidays, sick leave, maternity leave, working days and hours, etc.

💡Disputes concerning labour rights shall fall under the jurisdiction of the Labour Court.

2. Maternity Leave Rights of Female Employees

💡Female employees are entitled to maternity leave not exceeding 120 days, or as prescribed by Royal Decree.

💡An additional entitlement of continuous leave for childcare is granted for not more than 15 days if the child suffers from abnormal illness or disability, supported by a medical certificate.

3. Leave Entitlement for Assisting a Spouse

💡Employees are entitled to leave to assist a spouse during childbirth for not more than 15 days.

💡Such leave must be taken within 90 days from the date of childbirth.

4. Payment of Wages During Leave

💡Maternity Leave: Employers shall pay wages equivalent to normal working days throughout the leave period, but not exceeding 60 days, or as prescribed by Royal Decree.

💡Continuous Child Care Leave: Employees shall receive wages at the rate of 50% of their normal wages for the leave period (not exceeding 15 days).

💡Spousal Assistance Leave: Employees shall receive wages equivalent to normal working days throughout the leave period but not exceeding 15 days.

5. Submission of Employment and Working Condition Reports

💡Employers with 10 or more employees are required to submit a report on employment and working conditions to the Director-General (or an authorized officer).

💡Such submission must be made within the month of January each year.