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kiryn77



Joined: 06 Nov 2007
PostPosted: Sat Nov 24, 2007 5:50 pm    Post subject: Breaking a contract? Reply with quote
So if the employer is the one to break the contract, ie. doesn't provide the medical insurance, pension, or flight home as stipulated in the contract, what kind of monies would I be expected to pay if I leave? And do I have to give the 2 months notice, if that is in the contract as well? Anyone know? Thanks for any help you guys can give!
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PGF



Joined: 27 Nov 2006
PostPosted: Sat Nov 24, 2007 6:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
What are your plans after leaving this school? Do you want to stay in Korea?
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Atavistic



Joined: 22 May 2006
Location: How totally stupid that Korean doesn't show in this area.
PostPosted: Sat Nov 24, 2007 6:19 pm    Post subject: Re: Breaking a contract? Reply with quote
kiryn77 wrote:
So if the employer is the one to break the contract, ie. doesn't provide the medical insurance, pension, or flight home as stipulated in the contract, what kind of monies would I be expected to pay if I leave? And do I have to give the 2 months notice, if that is in the contract as well? Anyone know? Thanks for any help you guys can give!


How about you just report them for this crap?

Another option is to demand they let you out with a letter of release and no fines, fees, etc. Tell them if they don't, you WILL report them.
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kiryn77



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PostPosted: Sat Nov 24, 2007 6:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Well, I do want to stay in Korea, but I'm not sure how that'll work with all the new regulations. Can I transfer my visa?

I had a good school last year, at least with money issues. I had no problems and so I'm not really sure what I would need to do.

Who do you report this kind of problem to?
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Atavistic



Joined: 22 May 2006
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 12:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
kiryn77 wrote:
Well, I do want to stay in Korea, but I'm not sure how that'll work with all the new regulations. Can I transfer my visa?

I had a good school last year, at least with money issues. I had no problems and so I'm not really sure what I would need to do.

Who do you report this kind of problem to?


Pension, labor board, tax office, etc. I'm sure someone else will provide you with the numbers shortly...people? Anyone? Smile
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PGF



Joined: 27 Nov 2006
PostPosted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 8:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
immigration 032-740-7115
labor 1350 ext., 7 (yes, just 1350)

lawyer in Seoul who takes foreigners' cases 539-00-98 I think 02 first for seoul.

good luck
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kiryn77



Joined: 06 Nov 2007
PostPosted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 6:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ok tried the immigration number and the guy didn't speak English, just said sorry no and hung up on me...

so does anyone have another number I can report this school to? I've decided to leave but I don't want someone else to get suckered in either.
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PGF



Joined: 27 Nov 2006
PostPosted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 7:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
kiryn77 wrote:
Ok tried the immigration number and the guy didn't speak English, just said sorry no and hung up on me...

so does anyone have another number I can report this school to? I've decided to leave but I don't want someone else to get suckered in either.


what about labor?
they speak english-e; last time I called they did anyway.

I think labor is the only place you can raise a stink, according to my friend who had trouble with his crapwon.
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kiryn77



Joined: 06 Nov 2007
PostPosted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 9:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks so much for the help!

One more quick question: If I have to do a "midnight run", can the school prevent me from getting an E2 visa and coming back in January? I hate confrontation, but would rather be honest and tell them I'm leaving and why I'm leaving, but if they ask for repayment of things should I just leave?
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