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CheeseSandwich · Joined: 02 Nov 2006

So my boss hasn't been paying into either, I am curious as to what the penalties are for him not doing so if I chose to bring this up to the labor board.

salgichawa · Joined: 18 Mar 2010

Hi There,

CheeseSandwich · Joined: 02 Nov 2006

I'm quitting but my boss wont give me a release letter even though its been a month.

My school is closing and he gave me a months warning, found a new job now he wants me to work longer.

I just want to scare him, if he isn't paying for me then I doubt hes paying for anyone else. I'm sure he doesn't want any attention

Troglodyte · Joined: 06 Dec 2009

I'm not sure what the fine is for not paying into an employee's pension or health insurance. The main thing though is that he'd have to back pay it. But then again, so would you. If you can get reimbursed when you leave, then it's worth doing. If not, you might not want to bring it up.

If the school is going out of business, then it might be hard to get him to actually back pay it. In that case, I'm not sure if the pension office would still ask you to pay your share, although I suspect they would. If you're going to play that card, do it fast.

Young FRANKenstein

Traversant · Joined: 14 Apr 2010 Location: Yongin

^ Who did you alert to get your boss fined? The NPS?

Young FRANKenstein · Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2010 2:47 am Post subject:

madkisso · Joined: 16 Jul 2010

paying into pension is part of Korean law, then? If pension wasn't mentioned in the contract, and you signed it, does the school still have to pay it? What is the best way to go about mentioning this since I signed the contract without asking it to be in there? Is it better just to not bring it up (if I don't mind going without the money)? Sorry for so many questions; I'm just getting a bit nervous about it. Thanks

Young FRANKenstein · Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2010 10:33 pm Post subject:

madkisso · Joined: 16 Jul 2010

Troglodyte · Joined: 06 Dec 2009

If you want to bring up the topic without specifically asking him to enroll you in pension, then ask him about the health insurance card/booklet. When you're enrolled in HI, you get a booklet. Tell him that you are concerned because you like to travel on the weekends, or go hiking, cycling, whatever. Other foreigners told you that you need to have it with you at all times in case of an accident.

If you somehow get the booklet and you still don't think you're having pension deductions made, then ask if your boss can explain the deductions from your pay. It's less confrontational.

If neither of you really is contributing to pension, but you somehow have health insurance (national, not a private plan) then you have to decide how you want to handle the situation. A lot of people on this forum will tell you to give your boss an ultimatum and make a scene and demand he pay into pension because it's your right. You can do that. It does work sometimes. Sometimes it also gets you fired, so if you want the pension and already have HI, I'd recommend waiting until you pass the 6 month mark before complaining. Bring up the topic now, but if your boss says "no" then let it rest until you have more legal rights. Then pursue the matter.

Young FRANKenstein · Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2010 2:03 am Post subject:

Troglodyte · Joined: 06 Dec 2009

That's a good point as well.

Tigerstyleone · Joined: 01 Feb 2009

One of my old bosses didn't pay into the pension.
But she was really cool boss, so I didn't complain. She also and made up for it by paying me more salary.
It was more than what she was paying into my pension too.
She was still saving money some how by lying on her taxes.

I really didn't care because I was only working two or three hours a day with full benefits. Dream job actually.

madkisso · Joined: 16 Jul 2010

Thanks again for all of the info. Will definitely take everyone's advice.