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koreahospital



Joined: 30 Sep 2007
PostPosted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 6:57 pm    Post subject: need an advice Reply with quote
I am not an native speaker and doesnt hold visa for teaching.
But I was teaching here in a small hagwaon for last few months and we signed a contract for one year.
It was just on a plain paper.
Now I am pregnant, and I have stopped going to work.
I have notfied my boss about it.
But he keeps me telling that he may take legal action if I dont go to work.

My health is not allowing me to work now and moreover pay was not good and also its very far from my place.

Can you suggest what type of legal action he can take?
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cruisemonkey



Joined: 04 Jul 2005
Location: Hopefully, the same place as my luggage.
PostPosted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 7:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
It's a bluff on his part. There's nothing he can do. You were working illegally, but he was employing you illegally.
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Kimchieluver



Joined: 02 Mar 2005
PostPosted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 7:19 pm    Post subject: Re: need an advice Reply with quote
koreahospital wrote:
I am not an native speaker and doesnt hold visa for teaching.
But I was teaching here in a small hagwaon for last few months and we signed a contract for one year.
It was just on a plain paper.
Now I am pregnant, and I have stopped going to work.
I have notfied my boss about it.
But he keeps me telling that he may take legal action if I dont go to work.

My health is not allowing me to work now and moreover pay was not good and also its very far from my place.

Can you suggest what type of legal action he can take?


I have no sympathy for you.
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R-Seoul



Joined: 23 Aug 2006
Location: your place
PostPosted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 7:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
What country are you from and what subject are you teaching?
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koreahospital



Joined: 30 Sep 2007
PostPosted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 7:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
conversation and english speaking and listening
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Yu_Bum_suk



Joined: 25 Dec 2004
PostPosted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 7:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Is the child's father anywhere in the picture? What's his status (Korean citizen, legal alien, illegal alien, etc.)?

Your boss could get you deported but he could also suffer legal consequences himself by doing so. I'd suggest to him that you both decide to cut your losses and spare each other any grief.
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Otherside



Joined: 06 Sep 2007
PostPosted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 7:56 pm    Post subject: Re: need an advice Reply with quote
koreahospital wrote:
I am not an native speaker and doesnt hold visa for teaching.


Really, I wouldn't have guessed!

You broke the law by teaching illegally and should face the consequences. Most likely, it's just a bluff on his part as he will face a share of the music if you get busted.
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spliff



Joined: 19 Jan 2004
Location: Khon Kaen, Thailand
PostPosted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 8:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
You know that if he owes u any money you'll never ever see it. Laughing
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NightSky



Joined: 19 Apr 2005
PostPosted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 9:09 pm    Post subject: Re: need an advice Reply with quote
koreahospital wrote:
I am not an native speaker and doesnt hold visa for teaching.
But I was teaching here in a small hagwaon for last few months and we signed a contract for one year.
It was just on a plain paper.
Now I am pregnant, and I have stopped going to work.
I have notfied my boss about it.
But he keeps me telling that he may take legal action if I dont go to work.

My health is not allowing me to work now and moreover pay was not good and also its very far from my place.

Can you suggest what type of legal action he can take?



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we are ttc and concerned about infertility treatment in south korea. I am on second round of clomid(ovulation inducer). We have korea national insurance. Does it covers infertility treatment.
Anyone has any experiences please share.



you posted this a few months ago. so you signed a contract knowing that you were trying to get pregnant? if the pay was not good and it was far from your place why did you sign in the first place? very responsible. Rolling Eyes is your partner Korean? if you're on an F2 there are no legal repercussions if you just walk. sucks to be your boss though.
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Faunaki



Joined: 15 Jun 2007
PostPosted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 9:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
You'll find more helpful advice here: http://www.iskakorea.com/index.php.
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Cornfed



Joined: 14 Mar 2008