Korean Job Discussion Forums

[elliemk]

Well, I'm getting a letter of release from my job. The director who was once my friend has not abided by Korean law. He hasn't provided health insurance, proof of Korean taxes paid, pension, and a bunch of things he was supposed to provide for my apartment.

So, here are my questions:

1. With a letter of release, I don't need to get another visa, right? I can just have my visa transferred to the new job?

2. Will the visa be extended for a year from now with the new contract?

3. Will I be responsible for Korean taxes, health insurance, pension, etc. for the last five - possibly nine weeks I worked for him?

4. Will HE be responsible for contributing in kind for the number of weeks I worked for him?

5. How will this all be handled, since he's made no effort to do so in the meantime?

6. Along all these lines, will I have to reapply for my health insurance with my new employer?

Anything else you can think of that I should cover with him? Thanks for your help.

Also, please pm me if you have any private information you'd care to give.

[elliemk]

Bumping this - please help.

[Bibbitybop]

I'd advise you to contact the labor board for true answers. Or tompatz.

[huffdaddy]

Hmm, didn't you tell someone:

http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?p=1330862&highlight=#1330862

[elliemk]

Yes, of course I wrote those things. I was talking about people who just leave their jobs because they don't like them.

But my employer has not provided me with health insurance, pension plan, a chair, a table, a hanging space for clothes, curtains for privacy, etc. All these things were in my contract.

He is having financial difficulties, so this is why he hasn't done what he is supposed to do.

I'm not "running;" we have come to a mutual agreement about my leaving.

[peppermint]

This kind of thing happens to a lot of wide eyed newbies, including me, way back when. Sorry you had to join the club. My answers are in blue.

[elliemk]

Peppermint - thanks for helpful information. I believe the agency DOES know I exist, because I got a bill today for 450,000+ won from NHIC.

So, now what?

[elliemk]

Another question - the letter of release referred to in another contract says this: We hereby give our consent to the transfer of said person to work for another English school/academy.

Doesn't that mean that I can transfer without a visa run?

sorry to be so dull.

[garykasparov]

http://www.pusanweb.com
1) Click on "Job Advice Forums"
2) Click on "FAQs About Teaching in Korea"
3) Click on the following;
a. What is a Letter of Release (LOR) and when do I need one?
b. How do I file a complaint with the Pension Office (PO)
c. My employer broke our contract, what do I do?

[elliemk]

Bumping this:

Someone said, "3. Will I be responsible for Korean taxes, health insurance, pension, etc. for the last five - possibly nine weeks I worked for him?

Nope, but you won't get any pension for that time either. The agencies in charge of these things don't know you exist right now, and won't know unless you tell them. Threatening to let them know can be a useful way to get that letter of release"

Since I got a bill for 450,000 Won, they DO know I exist, right? Or can I just get my letter of release and go to Japan for another visa?

ALSO, very important - when should the letter of release be taken to immigration? He has agreed to let me leave on the 25th of this month. So, is that what the letter of release should say and should I get it to Immigration so I can get my extra 14 days?

Thanks for your help.

[garykasparov]

[elliemk]

Okay, thanks for your help.

[wylies99]

Congratulations on getting a LOR. Need a new job?

[elliemk]

Yes, I do need a new job, actually. I have an interview tomorrow and had another one last week, but the lady last week had to hire someone faster than I could come, as my boss won't release me until the 25th of this month.