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Fofazoju · Joined: 09 May 2006

Ok I was here 2 years ago and a crap-ass school who didnt pay into the pension. I paid into the healthcare system for 2 years, yet when I mentioned pension, I got "oh we dont have enough full time employees, you need 10" or some BS.

Soooo ok, I was ignorant, didnt do my research. Whatever. They have since been paying into it (I am no longer there).

My question:

Can I go back and ask them to pay into pension for the 2 years I had worked there? Am I not on file SOMEWHERE as not contributing as I had health care? I am aware I would have to do a lumpsum of all that I owe. But I am completely willing to do that especially if it means sticking it to the man!! (the man being my old boss Smile

I tried doing a search but of course, but got like 30 pages - most of which had nothing to do with pension. If someone could send me a link somewhere or something.

OH and I called the pension office. They gave me some number which I called and well....nothing happened. I will get Korean friend to call but was wondering if anyone here had any info.

Thanx!

djsmnc · Joined: 20 Jan 2003 Location: Dave's ESL Cafe

You need your old paysheets as evidence that they claimed to have charged you for pension. Take those to the pension office.

If you don't have them, and can't get new ones, you're screwed.

Fofazoju · Joined: 09 May 2006

Sorry......

I didnt pay into pension. I was never charged for it. What I am wondering is if I can go back and GET them to pay into my pension. Knowing I will pay into it also.

djsmnc · Joined: 20 Jan 2003 Location: Dave's ESL Cafe

That requires guts, balls, and motivation. Also, there's a statute of limitations, which I believe is 3 years, but you'd have to ask the pension office.

Fofazoju · Joined: 09 May 2006

Oh thats it?? Perfect, I have those Very Happy

Yeah Im gonna head to Pension office, I also asked Korean co-teacher to help me out, she said she would. yes its for the money, but of course, its mostly PRINCIPLE. U know?

They also over-taxed us to the *beep*...which Im working on getting back too. AGAIN....prinicpal Razz

djsmnc · Joined: 20 Jan 2003 Location: Dave's ESL Cafe

They aren't just going to hand it over to you though....you'll probably have to wait until you leave Korea.

Fofazoju · Joined: 09 May 2006

I mean Im not expecting it to be easy. Of course not. I am sure its gonna take months of BS and this and that.

But I am here and have a job where I have a lot of time on my hands Very Happy

So why not??

Yah if I get it when I leave Korea I am OK with that! More just to show the ol boss that he cant take advantage of ALL of us silly foreigners. I am woman hear me roar!!! Razz

BigBuds · Joined: 15 Sep 2005 Location: Changwon

More than likely, you're going to have to make back payments yourself so be prepared to cough up quite a bit of dough.

Fofazoju · Joined: 09 May 2006

yah like I said...Im ok with that. I am willing to pay 2 mill won if it means getting 4 mill Very Happy

bellum99 · Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Location: don't need to know

There was a rule before about the number of full time employees....but it changed.

ttompatz · Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Location: Kwangju, South Korea

MollyBloom · Joined: 21 Jul 2006 Location: James Joyce's pants

tom

Can you tell me where I can print that law? I want to have it just in case....Is it on the national pension website? www.nps4u.or.kr?

ttompatz · Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Location: Kwangju, South Korea