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Republic of Korea - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Law, Act

Act On The Encouragement Of Employment Of Job Seekers And The Support Of Their Livelihood Stability (Act No. 17431, Jun. 9, 2020). (구직자 취업촉진 및 생활안정지원에 관한 법률) -

Adoption: 2020-06-09 | KOR-2020-L-113817

The purpose of this Act is to provide integrated employment assistance services and financial support to citizens who are struggling to find employment despite their ability and willingness to work, and thereby contribute to their job-seeking activities and livelihood stability.

Republic of Korea - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Law, Act

Fair Hiring Procedure Act, 2014 (Act No. 12326). (채용절차의 공정화에 관한 법률 (약칭: 채용절차법)) -

Adoption: 2014 | KOR-2014-L-112162

The purpose of this Act is to reduce the burden of job applicants and protect their rights and interests by prescribing the matters to ensure minimum fairness in hiring procedures such as returning hiring documents submitted by job applicants in a hiring process.

The Law was first adopted in 2014 under Act No. 12326, Jan. 21, 2014 and was amended in 2019 and 2020.

Republic of Korea - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Law, Act

Special Act on the Youth Employment Promotion (Presidential Decree No. 21889). (청년고용촉진 특별법) -

Adoption: 2009-12-15 | KOR-2009-L-95626

The purpose of this Act is to support unemployed youth with vocational skills development training, etc. in and outside the country, thereby promoting youth employment and contributing to the continued economic growth and social stability.

Republic of Korea - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Enforcement Decree of the Special Act on the Youth Employment Promotion (Presidential Decree No. 21889). -

Adoption: 2009-12-15 | KOR-2009-R-95627

Republic of Korea - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Law, Act

Special Act for Human Resources of Small and Medium Enterprises (Act No. 8852). -

Adoption: 2008-02-29 | KOR-2008-L-95622

The object of the Act is to facilitate SMEs recruit personnel to support the advancement, recognition and improvement of projects to enhance the competitiveness of SMEs by promoting the employment.

Republic of Korea - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Enforcement Decree of the Special Act for Human Resources of Small and Medium Enterprises (Presidential Decree No. 20728). -

Adoption: 2008-02-29 | KOR-2008-R-95623

Republic of Korea - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Enforcement Decree of the Framework Act on Employment Policy (Presidential Decree No. 14326 of 1994). (고용정책 기본법 시행령) -

Adoption: 1994-07-13 | KOR-1994-R-103014

Republic of Korea - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Law, Act

Employment Security Act [Law No. 4733 of 7 January 1994]. (직업안정법) -

Adoption: 1994-01-07 | KOR-1994-L-41947

Provides comprehensive regulations for employment services. Section 2 prohibits discrimination in job placement and vocational guidance on the basis of sex, religion, social or marital status. Chapter V sets forth penal provisions for persons recruiting workers through violence and other violations of the Act.

Republic of Korea - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Law, Act

Framework Act on Employment Policy (Act No. 4643). (고용정책 기본법) -

Adoption: 1993-12-27 | Date of entry into force: 1994-07-01 | Date of partial entry into force: 1995-07-01 | KOR-1993-L-41946

Outlines duties and responsibilities of the State, employers and workers in matters of employment. In order to implement the plan, an Employment Policy Council shall be established. The State shall further the development of vocational abilities, promote employment, and collect data on employment matters. In addition, the State shall endeavor to expand job opportunities for the aged and disabled (sec. 16), for women (sec. 17), and employers shall ensure equal job opportunities for men and women (sec . 19).

Republic of Korea - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Law, Act

Act on Employment Promotion and Vocational Rehabilitation for the Disabled (Act No. 4219 of 1990). -

Adoption: 1990-01-13 | Date of entry into force: 1990-01-01 | Date of partial entry into force: 1991-12-31 | KOR-1990-L-41950

Provides for the promotion of employment of physically or mentally disabled workers. Establishes for this purpose an Employment Promotion of the Handicapped Committee and an Employment Promotion Agency for the Handicapped. With certain exceptions, employers shall employ disabled workers at a rate of 1 to 5 per cent of the total workforce (sec. 35). Employers hiring the disabled above this rate shall receive an allowance; those falling below shall pay a levy.

Republic of Korea - Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services - Law, Act

Law No. 3453 for the welfare of older people.

Adoption: 1981-06-05 | KOR-1981-L-9868