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allnighters11
Joined: 05 Jul 2011
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 Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 10:31 pm Post subject: Fired From Job, A little advice please! |
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just got fired by my manger because it would be cheaper to have a Korean teacher in my place. The manager has advised me that the reason for firing is to make higher profits. He has also not given me 60 days notice. I have recorded our conversation and he has also admitted that what he is doing is "a little illegal".
I have contacted the labour board for some advice on what to do next but to be honest they have been next to useless, I'm just wondering does anyone have any advices for me exactly how I can dispute this. |
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chrisinkorea2011
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| Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 10:35 pm Post subject: |
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| its not a little illegal, its flat all out illegal. and the fact that you have it recorded has place a HIGH bargaining chip in your corner. where are you located? i know there are lawyers and people able to help in seoul who can speak english, but i cant remember for the life of me what their names are, but if you search this board im sure it is here. Sorry to hear about this at yet another demonic school/hagwon. |
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allnighters11
Joined: 05 Jul 2011
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| Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 10:37 pm Post subject: |
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| I'm in Daegu, and have contacted the laobour board in Daegu. They have told me to ring another number where nobody speaks english. To be honest all I really want at the moment is for someone to listen to my recording and advise where I go from here. I've many friends who have been greatly helped by the labour board in the past but the man who seems to keep answering at the moment has no real interest in trying to help me. |
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ajosshi
Joined: 17 Jan 2011
Location: ajosshi.com
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| Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 11:23 pm Post subject: |
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| allnighters11 wrote: |
| I'm in Daegu, and have contacted the laobour board in Daegu. They have told me to ring another number where nobody speaks english. To be honest all I really want at the moment is for someone to listen to my recording and advise where I go from here. I've many friends who have been greatly helped by the labour board in the past but the man who seems to keep answering at the moment has no real interest in trying to help me. |
his/their english may be limited. do they comprehend what you are saying? if not, get a Korean to call on your behalf. good luck. |
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allnighters11
Joined: 05 Jul 2011
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| Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 12:56 am Post subject: |
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| ajosshi wrote: |
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| I'm in Daegu, and have contacted the laobour board in Daegu. They have told me to ring another number where nobody speaks english. To be honest all I really want at the moment is for someone to listen to my recording and advise where I go from here. I've many friends who have been greatly helped by the labour board in the past but the man who seems to keep answering at the moment has no real interest in trying to help me. |
his/their english may be limited. do they comprehend what you are saying? if not, get a Korean to call on your behalf. good luck. |
He seems to have very good english but doesn't even seem to want to listen to me explain my case, its a little frustrating to be honest. |
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ajosshi
Joined: 17 Jan 2011
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| Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 1:06 am Post subject: |
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| allnighters11 wrote: |
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| allnighters11 wrote: |
| I'm in Daegu, and have contacted the laobour board in Daegu. They have told me to ring another number where nobody speaks english. To be honest all I really want at the moment is for someone to listen to my recording and advise where I go from here. I've many friends who have been greatly helped by the labour board in the past but the man who seems to keep answering at the moment has no real interest in trying to help me. |
his/their english may be limited. do they comprehend what you are saying? if not, get a Korean to call on your behalf. good luck. |
He seems to have very good english but doesn't even seem to want to listen to me explain my case, its a little frustrating to be honest. |
maybe don't explain. just state the facts succinctly, then let him talk. good luck. |
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Pa Jan Jo A Hamnida
Joined: 27 Oct 2006
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| Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 3:42 am Post subject: |
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| Well you can either fight it, leave or find something on http://www.eslcafe.com/jobs/korea/ . The last choice worked for me several years ago. |
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koreatimes
Joined: 07 Jun 2011
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| Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 3:49 am Post subject: |
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| just got fired by my manger because it would be cheaper to have a Korean teacher in my place. |
I don't see how this is illegal. He can run his business however he wants. He can cut costs if it will suit his business needs. Maybe we don't agree with him, but he sure has the right. Based on the contract he just needs to give notice.
If you show a recording, then you are showing evidence he gave you notice.
It's best I think to just move on. Use him to help transfer your visa to a new school. |
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allnighters11
Joined: 05 Jul 2011
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| Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 4:44 am Post subject: |
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| just got fired by my manger because it would be cheaper to have a Korean teacher in my place. |
I don't see how this is illegal. He can run his business however he wants. He can cut costs if it will suit his business needs. Maybe we don't agree with him, but he sure has the right. Based on the contract he just needs to give notice.
If you show a recording, then you are showing evidence he gave you notice.
It's best I think to just move on. Use him to help transfer your visa to a new school. |
Well he told me Tuesday and wants me gone next Friday, my contract does say he must give me 60 days notice so that is at least 1 law broken, he is also refusing to give me written notification why he is firing me at the moment. |
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radcon
Joined: 23 May 2011
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| Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 5:38 am Post subject: |
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| Keep showing up to work until you get a notice in writing about your firing. If you just stop coming next Friday he will be able to tell the labor board that you quit. |
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koreatimes
Joined: 07 Jun 2011
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