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[OMGtrev]

So I've been having some really bad luck with my employer and pay. They've constantly been paying me in two installments and late, even though I told them to stop doing that. They also haven't been paying into my pension at all. So I'm thinking they will probably try to stiff me on my severance, as well as the money they said they'd give me, which was supposed to go into my pension. My employer said she had to wait about a month after my last day to pay my severance and the pension money. I'm not buying it, naturally. How can I force them to pay me everything on my last day? My last day is coming up pretty soon, too.

[OculisOrbis]

You can't force them to pay you on your last day.

They can pay up to 14 days after your last day of work. If they havent paid everything within 14 days, you can file a labor claim for unpaid wages.

You can do that anytime you have unpaid money that is more than 14 days late. It doesnt just apply at the end of a job. If your monthly salary is late, or it was split and partially paid, and it is more than 14 days late - file a labor claim.

[EddieH]

On a related note, I was told that it would take over 3 months to get my security deposit back (each month for my first 6 I paid 100,000 won as deposit). Is that legit? Anyone know? I'm worried that they'll try to skip out on it since I just finished my contract and it's such a long time from now. That being said, I haven't had any negative financial experiences with my school (it's a huge one, and there's no risk of them going bankrupt), but it seems odd that it would take so long (considering return airfare has ALREADY been provided, and severance pay should come within a month).

[OculisOrbis]

Not legit.

[OMGtrev]

I have one month where my boss withheld about 750,000 won from my paycheck to cover medical expenses. I was supposed to get that money back from my health insurance provider, but apparently they never actually signed me up for that, and instead just pocketed the money. My bank book shows exactly how much they deposited. They even told me at the time they would withhold the money since they paid for the bills for me at the time. Now they're saying they never withheld anything and they won't even tell me the name of my health insurance company. So how can I file a labor claim for that money?

[OculisOrbis]

Yes, you can file a labor claim for that 750 000W. They are illegally withheld wages. You weren't told the name of your health insurance company because you never had any health insurance (and, therefore, no pension)......

Also, you need to turn in your boss to the national pension and national health offices for failing to enroll you and pay the premiums. They will be fined for not doing so.

Labor Consultation: 031-345-5000
Health Insurance: 02-390-2000
Pension: 1355

Once, you and your boss have settled your premiums with the health insurance office (and you boss has paid his fines), you should be able to get the 750 000 back (or at least the portion that was covered under your national insurance).

Go to whatever doctor or hospital you visited and gather copies of your receipts from them. You'll need them. It's also highly likely that when you total the receipts, your true medical costs will be less than 750 000.....Dont ask your boss for receipts, you wont get them. Say nothing to your boss and go directly to the places you received treatment for the receipts.

[OMGtrev]

[lellipos]

thanks for that helpful information oculis.

my school has also been refusing to give us our required health insurance as well, for 8 months now. if i file a complaint with the national health office, it appears i would have to pay 8-months backlog of insurance, which is a lot of money. i heard somewhere that, if the school refuses to pay your health insurance, they are required to fork over the money that should have gone to insurance to the employee. do you know if this is true? i'm not sure how this works. thanks any advance for any help you could offer.

[cyui]

Sorry but are you not a grownup? Buy your own damn insurance man..

Also, you got the severance bonus on the first payday..( not the last).

Iam really sorry, but some of you NETS' are just super super spolied.

[lellipos]

[cyui]

ok guys, your frustrations' with the contract violations are understanably heard..However, this is not worth your battle and I'll tell you why:

Unless you are dealing with dependents' ( kids') health care bills on a regular and consistent basis ( 1st year vaccinations and what not); then it is just not that big of a deal..as you are not going to be dealing with huge premuim payouts".

Korea health care is one of the most affordable in the world, look on expats.(or the web), YOU can find afforable monthly plans for under $100.

Iam telling you this for a good reason..don't complain again about this issue.

[lellipos]

dude that still has nothing to do with my question. i'm not asking how to get insurance. to repeat:

if i file a complaint with the national health office, it appears i would have to pay 8-months backlog of insurance, which is a lot of money. i heard somewhere that, if the school refuses to pay your health insurance, they are required to fork over the money that should have gone to insurance to the employee. do you know if this is true? i'm not sure how this works. thanks any advance for any help you could offer.