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Article 2 (Status of Employment) Employee shall be hired pursuant to this Contract as a [ ? Foreign Language Teacher(FLT)/ ? Foreign Language Instructor(FLI) ].

Article 3 (Duties) FLT or FLI shall perform the following duties :
1. To work at high schools or middle schools of Changnyeong-gun;
2. To assist Korean teachers with their foreign language class(es) and/or jointly conduct foreign language class(es);
3. To prepare teaching materials for foreign language class(es);
4. To assist with the development of teaching materials related to foreign language education;
5. To assist with activities related to foreign language education and other extracurricular activities within the place of employment;
6. To conduct foreign language conversational class(es)/course(s) for Korean teachers and students;
7. To perform other duties as designated by Employer.

This looks like a typical government contract...I always push for deleting #7....its too vague and has no place in a contract!

Article 4 (Term of Employment) ? The Term of Employment shall commence on July 1st, 2005 and end on June 30th, 2006.
? This employment period is not continuance and should not be considered as continuance of any former employment in other city/province. Hence, Employer shall hire Employee as a new FLT/FLI, commencing on July 1st, 2005.

Article 5 (Resignation) ? Employee shall perform the duties set forth under Article 3 hereof during the Term of Employment set forth under Article 4 hereof.
? However, if Employee should desire to resign from the Foreign Language Program in Changnyeong and thereby terminate this Contract, he/she must give Employer a thirty (30) day prior written notice of resignation stating a date of and a reason for resignation.
? In the case of Employee's resignation, the airfare for the return flight shall be borne by Employee, and his/her visa shall be cancelled.

airfare to Korea should be waived after 6 months!

Article 6 (Work Place) ? Employee shall work at a Work Place as designated by Employer, and the Work Place may (will) be schools located in Changnyeong-gun.

? Employer may designate multiple Work Places for Employee.
? Employer may designate Employee to work at a Office of Education or English Immersion Camp in Changnyeong-gun while school is in recess. In this case, Employee shall not claim for any additional pay.

Article 7 (Wok Hours) ? Employee shall work eight ( hours per day (excluding lunch hour) for five (5) calendar days per week from Monday to Friday and shall not work on Saturdays, Sundays and any national holidays of the Republic of Korea.
? The Work Hours of Employee may follow the normal work schedule of civil servants of the Korean Government; however, such Work Hours may be adjusted by Employer as he/she deems appropriate.
? Actual class instruction hours of Employee shall not exceed twenty two(22) hours per week. If, however, Employee's actual weekly class instruction hours exceed twenty two(22) hours due to supplementary class instruction, Employee shall be entitled to a supplementary class instruction pay at the rate applicable to Korean teachers for the supplementary class instruction hours.
? Employer may require (request) Employee to work overtime in addition to normal Work days and Work Hours. In this case, overtime pay will be provided.


Article 8 (Salary) ? Employee shall be paid the total amount of 2,200,000 Korean Won per month. However, the Korean income tax, medical insurance premium and the national pension contribution, as required under Korean law, shall be withheld each month from Employee's salary.
? Employee's salary shall be paid on the 17th day of each month. If this day falls on a national holiday, Saturday or Sunday, the salary will be paid on the immediately preceding business day.
? When Employee has not worked a full month, salary for that month shall be paid on a prorata basis either from the first day or until the last day of work.

you really want them to show how this prorated basis will work. salary/# of working days in month X # of days actually worked.

? If Employee should be absent from work without having obtained a prior approval, Employee's salary for that month shall be lessened by the amount calculated on a prorata basis for the number of unauthorized absent days.

illegal deductions....how do you get prior approval for sickness? Oh by the way next Wednesday I plan on having a fever and vomiting, can I claim that as a sick day?

? Employee shall not claim, against Employer, any compensation and/or payment other than those provided for in this Contract.


Article 9 (Renewal) ? The Term of Employment stated in Article 5 hereof may be renewed by the mutual written agreement between Employer and Employee, provided that each renewed employment term does not exceed one (1) year.
? Employer make a notice of renewal in written at least 2 months prior to the expired date of term of Employment. And also, Employee let employer know the intention of the renewal before 2 months of the termination of this contract.
? In the event that the employee travels to his/her home country before the term of the renewal, Employee's round trip airfare shall be reimbursed by Employer after Employee's return to Korea. The round trip airfare for Employee's flight shall be based on rate provided for in Article 10 ? hereafter.

Article 10 (Airfare) ? The airfare for Employee's flight, actual purchasing price, to Korea shall be loaned by Employer based on an economy class airfare of the most direct flight available from his/her permanent residence to Incheon Airport. In case of the termination of this Contract within six (6) months, including renewals, regardless of course or ground therefore, Employee shall immediately pay back Employer the above mentioned loan. If Employee works more than six (6) months during the term of Employment from the date of commencement, Employee's obligation to pay back the loan provided pursuant to this provision shall be waived by Employer.
? If Employee works fully until the end of the Term of Employment and returns to his/her home country within 10 days from the expired date of the Term of Employment, Employer shall pay for Employee's return flight based on the rate provided for in the foregoing ?.

Article 11 (Housing) ? Employer shall provide Employee with housing selected by Employer. Housing selected by Employer may be, including but not limited to, a leased house, a studio-type room, or an apartment. Any and all fees, charges, costs, taxes, expenses, etc. incurred in using the housing shall be borne by Employee.
? If Employer is not able to provide housing for Employee, Employer shall provide Employee with 300,000 Korean Won per month, as a rent subsidy, in lieu of the housing set forth in the foregoing ?.
? Employer may provide temporary housing until the appropriate housing for Employee becomes available.
? Employer shall decide whether to provide Employee with housing or a rent subsidy after discussion with the employee, Once decided, Employer's decision shall not be subsequently changed during the term of Employment.
? If Employer provides housing to Employee, Employer may (will) provide, appliances and furniture such as a bed, table and chairs, a closet, a gas range, a refrigerator, a washing machine, a microwave, and a TV set. Employee shall not request or demand any other appliances or furniture than those provided by Employer.

DEMAND AIR CON.....other people in the public schools have demanded and recieved it!

Article 12 (Other Benefits) ? Employee shall be entitled to one time only settlement allowance of 300,000 Korean Won, when he/she first arrives in Korea. In case of the termination of this contract within six (6) months, regardless of course or ground therefore, Employee shall immediately pay back Employer the fore mentioned allowance.
? Employer shall provide Employee with half of the medical insurance pursuant to the National Medical Insurance Act of Korea. In the event Employee has his/her family living with him or her in Korea, Employer will also provide and pay for medical insurance premium for Employee's family.
? Employees with the exception of Canadians, shall be eligible for exemption from paying Korean income tax during the period of the first two years if he/she provides the following documents to the employer before the first payment of salary:
1) "Residence Certificate" issued by a competent authority of employee's resident country 2) "an Application for Tax Exemption" on non-resident's Korean source income provided under the Korean Tax Treaty. If employee has already worked more than two years in Korea, he/she shall not be eligible for tax exemption.
? The Employer shall provide Employee with half of the National Pension Plan Act of Korea. American or Canadian employee is eligible for a pension distribution Corporation when he/she leaves Korea after the completion of his/her contract.
? Employee who completes more than a one-year contract shall be entitled to receive severance pay(approximately equivalent to the amount of one month salary).

Article 13 (Vacation) ? Employee shall be entitled to a vacation period of total of a twenty eight (2 workdays during the Term of the Employment set forth in Article 5 hereof, provided that employees working in a school system shall take the leave up to fourteen(14) workdays each during the summer and winter recess.
? Employee who will take the 4 week training course stated in Article 19 hereof shall be adjusted the first paid vacation period from fourteen (14) workdays into seven(7) workdays..
? Employee shall apply for and obtain Employer's consent to take a leave at least fifteen (15) days in advance.

better than usual vacation time.

Article 14 (Sick Leave) ? Employee shall be entitled to a paid sick leave if an illness or injury prevents him/her from performing the duties under this Contract, provided, however, that he/she obtains Employer's prior consent.
? When Employee takes a sick leave for more than seven (7) days(inclusive of a national holiday, Saturday and Sunday) this should be deleted! What does it matter if you are sick on your days off?, Employee shall submit a practicing doctor's medical report to Employer.
? Employee's paid sick leave during the Term of Employment shall not exceed fifteen (15) calendar days, Employee may take a further sick leave without pay.

Article 15 (Special Leave) ? Employee may take a Special Leave for a number of days as set forth below for each of the following events:
1. seven (7) calendar days for Employee's marriage.
2. seven (7) calendar days for the death of Employee's parent or spouse; five (5) calendar days for the death of Employee's child.

Article 16 (Codes of Conduct) ? Employee shall not behave in any manner which may damage or tarnish the reputation of the teaching profession. Employee shall comply with and observe any codes of conduct applicable to Koran teachers.
? Employee shall not engage in any other job (including a part-time job) during the Term of Employment set forth under Article 5 hereof.
? Employee shall not be involved in any activities which may cause harm to the students or be of detriment to the reputation of the school.

Article 17 (Termination of the Contract) ? Employer may terminate or cancel this Contract upon occurrence of any one of the following events:
1. If Employee violates the laws of the Republic of Korea.
2. If Employee fails to perform or unsatisfactorily perform any of the duties stipulated in this contract.
3. If Employee fails to perform continuously his/her duties for more than a week without any excuse.
4. If any of the information provided in Employee's application is neither true nor accurate.
5. If it is determined that Employee is prevented from or incapable of performing his/her duties set forth in Article 3 hereof for a medical reason, whether it is a physical or psychological ailment. (If requested by Employer, Employee must be immediately available for a medical examination.)
6. If the sick leave used by Employee pursuant to Article 15 hereof exceeds thirty (30) days.
? In the event that this Contract is terminated pursuant to the foregoing ?, Employer shall pay Employee a prorated salary based on the number of days actually worked by Employee. In such event, Employee shall be responsible for the return flight to his/her home country. Employee's visa will subsequently be cancelled.
? In the event of termination of this Contract pursuant to any of the provisions set forth in the foregoing ?, Employee shall immediately refund the loan to Employer pursuant to Article 10?.



Article 18 (Matters not explicitly stated in the Contract) Matters not explicitly stated in the Contract shall be determined by Employer by taking Employee's concerns into consideration.

bullcrap clause!


Article 19 (Condition of Employment) Employee who did not obtain a teacher's license or did but not have a teaching experience more than three(3) years shall complete a 4-week training course conducted at the place where is designated by a superintendent of educational affairs of Gyeongsangnam-do for In-Service education within 6 months of employment period provided under Article 5 hereof.



Article 20 (Indemnity) Employee shall indemnify for and keep Employer harmless from any liability or damages arising from or in relation to any negligent, intentional or illegal activity of Employee during the Term of Employment under this Contract.

Article 21 (Governing Law, Language and Venue) ? The terms of this Contract and the rights and obligation of the parties hereto shall be construed, interpreted and determined in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Korea.
? The Governing language of the Contract shall be Korean. This English translation of this Contract is made for the purpose of convenience.
? If a dispute or disagreement should arise in connection with or out of this Contract, the parties hereto shall first try to resolve it in accordance with a principle of good faith. However, if the parties fail to mutually resolve such disputes or disagreements or come to amicable settlements, their disputes or disagreements shall be finally resolved by arbitration in Seoul, Korea in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board.

Article 22 (Signature) In witness whereof, the parties hereto sign the Contract in triplicate on the date entered below with each party retaining one copy and submitting the third copy for Employee's visa application.

typical GEPIK contract although there have been a few changes to it. Its not a perfect beast but a public school job will always be better than hogwan hell

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Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2006 7:14 am Post subject:

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Article 2 (Status of Employment) Employee shall be hired pursuant to this Contract as a [ ? Foreign Language Teacher(FLT)/ ? Foreign Language Instructor(FLI) ].

Article 3 (Duties) FLT or FLI shall perform the following duties :
1. To work at high schools or middle schools of Changnyeong-gun;
2. To assist Korean teachers with their foreign language class(es) and/or jointly conduct foreign language class(es);
3. To prepare teaching materials for foreign language class(es);
4. To assist with the development of teaching materials related to foreign language education;
5. To assist with activities related to foreign language education and other extracurricular activities within the place of employment;
6. To conduct foreign language conversational class(es)/course(s) for Korean teachers and students;
7. To perform other duties as designated by Employer.

This is why I like to have things specified in contracts. You don't end up cleaning toliets, correcting thirty papers, phone call teaching, and all that wonderful crap.

Article 4 (Term of Employment) ? The Term of Employment shall commence on July 1st, 2005 and end on June 30th, 2006.

Term of employment commences when you get your employment visa, and contractual language should reflect that. Recruiters/schools write crap contractual language leaving out the specifics. Dont work for pay without the E2 Visa unless you have it allready.

This employment period is not continuance and should not be considered as continuance of any former employment in other city/province. Hence, Employer shall hire Employee as a new FLT/FLI, commencing on July 1st, 2005.

Article 5 (Resignation) ? Employee shall perform the duties set forth under Article 3 hereof during the Term of Employment set forth under Article 4 hereof.
? However, if Employee should desire to resign from the Foreign Language Program in Changnyeong and thereby terminate this Contract, he/she must give Employer a thirty (30) day prior written notice of resignation stating a date of and a reason for resignation.
? In the case of Employee's resignation, the airfare for the return flight shall be borne by Employee, and his/her visa shall be cancelled.

Crap Crap Crap. If your employer violates the conditions of employments numerious times, you've tried to work the problem out, then to hell with paying the airfare. airfare to Korea should be waived after 6 months!

Article 6 (Work Place) ? Employee shall work at a Work Place as designated by Employer, and the Work Place may (will) be schools located in Changnyeong-gun.

You can only work at one place unless Immigration has given you permission to work elsewhere. ?

Employer may designate multiple Work Places for Employee.
? Employer may designate Employee to work at a Office of Education or English Immersion Camp in Changnyeong-gun while school is in recess. In this case, Employee shall not claim for any additional pay.

Legally they can't if it wasn't specified on Visa Application papers, and ARC. If they are not willing to comply with law, then that's another issue all together. Working without pay is illegal. Tell them to kiss your ass about the pay issues. They are full of crap. What does your recruiter advise you on this contract? Is he she willing to go to bat for you?

Article 7 (Wok Hours) ? Employee shall work eight ( hours per day (excluding lunch hour) for five (5) calendar days per week from Monday to Friday and shall not work on Saturdays, Sundays and any national holidays of the Republic of Korea.
? The Work Hours of Employee may follow the normal work schedule of civil servants of the Korean Government; however, such Work Hours may be adjusted by Employer as he/she deems appropriate.
? Actual class instruction hours of Employee shall not exceed twenty two(22) hours per week. If, however, Employee's actual weekly class instruction hours exceed twenty two(22) hours due to supplementary class instruction, Employee shall be entitled to a supplementary class instruction pay at the rate applicable to Korean teachers for the supplementary class instruction hours.
? Employer may require (request) Employee to work overtime in addition to normal Work days and Work Hours. In this case, overtime pay will be provided.


Article 8 (Salary) ? Employee shall be paid the total amount of 2,200,000 Korean Won per month. However, the Korean income tax, medical insurance premium and the national pension contribution, as required under Korean law, shall be withheld each month from Employee's salary.
? Employee's salary shall be paid on the 17th day of each month. If this day falls on a national holiday, Saturday or Sunday, the salary will be paid on the immediately preceding business day.
? When Employee has not worked a full month, salary for that month shall be paid on a prorata basis either from the first day or until the last day of work.

you really want them to show how this prorated basis will work. salary/# of working days in month X # of days actually worked.

? If Employee should be absent from work without having obtained a prior approval, Employee's salary for that month shall be lessened by the amount calculated on a prorata basis for the number of unauthorized absent days.

illegal deductions....how do you get prior approval for sickness? Oh by the way next Wednesday I plan on having a fever and vomiting, can I claim that as a sick day?

? Employee shall not claim, against Employer, any compensation and/or payment other than those provided for in this Contract.


Article 9 (Renewal) ? The Term of Employment stated in Article 5 hereof may be renewed by the mutual written agreement between Employer and Employee, provided that each renewed employment term does not exceed one (1) year.
? Employer make a notice of renewal in written at least 2 months prior to the expired date of term of Employment. And also, Employee let employer know the intention of the renewal before 2 months of the termination of this contract.
? In the event that the employee travels to his/her home country before the term of the renewal, Employee's round trip airfare shall be reimbursed by Employer after Employee's return to Korea. The round trip airfare for Employee's flight shall be based on rate provided for in Article 10 ? hereafter.

Article 10 (Airfare) ? The airfare for Employee's flight, actual purchasing price, to Korea shall be loaned by Employer based on an economy class airfare of the most direct flight available from his/her permanent residence to Incheon Airport. In case of the termination of this Contract within six (6) months, including renewals, regardless of course or ground therefore, Employee shall immediately pay back Employer the above mentioned loan. If Employee works more than six (6) months during the term of Employment from the date of commencement, Employee's obligation to pay back the loan provided pursuant to this provision shall be waived by Employer.
? If Employee works fully until the end of the Term of Employment and returns to his/her home country within 10 days from the expired date of the Term of Employment, Employer shall pay for Employee's return flight based on the rate provided for in the foregoing ?.

Article 11 (Housing) ? Employer shall provide Employee with housing selected by Employer. Housing selected by Employer may be, including but not limited to, a leased house, a studio-type room, or an apartment. Any and all fees, charges, costs, taxes, expenses, etc. incurred in using the housing shall be borne by Employee.
? If Employer is not able to provide housing for Employee, Employer shall provide Employee with 300,000 Korean Won per month, as a rent subsidy, in lieu of the housing set forth in the foregoing ?.
? Employer may provide temporary housing until the appropriate housing for Employee becomes available.
? Employer shall decide whether to provide Employee with housing or a rent subsidy after discussion with the employee, Once decided, Employer's decision shall not be subsequently changed during the term of Employment.
? If Employer provides housing to Employee, Employer may (will) provide, appliances and furniture such as a bed, table and chairs, a closet, a gas range, a refrigerator, a washing machine, a microwave, and a TV set. Employee shall not request or demand any other appliances or furniture than those provided by Employer.

DEMAND AIR CON.....other people in the public schools have demanded and recieved it!

Article 12 (Other Benefits) ? Employee shall be entitled to one time only settlement allowance of 300,000 Korean Won, when he/she first arrives in Korea. In case of the termination of this contract within six (6) months, regardless of course or ground therefore, Employee shall immediately pay back Employer the fore mentioned allowance.
? Employer shall provide Employee with half of the medical insurance pursuant to the National Medical Insurance Act of Korea. In the event Employee has his/her family living with him or her in Korea, Employer will also provide and pay for medical insurance premium for Employee's family.
? Employees with the exception of Canadians, shall be eligible for exemption from paying Korean income tax during the period of the first two years if he/she provides the following documents to the employer before the first payment of salary:
1) "Residence Certificate" issued by a competent authority of employee's resident country 2) "an Application for Tax Exemption" on non-resident's Korean source income provided under the Korean Tax Treaty. If employee has already worked more than two years in Korea, he/she shall not be eligible for tax exemption.
? The Employer shall provide Employee with half of the National Pension Plan Act of Korea. American or Canadian employee is eligible for a pension distribution Corporation when he/she leaves Korea after the completion of his/her contract.
? Employee who completes more than a one-year contract shall be entitled to receive severance pay(approximately equivalent to the amount of one month salary).

Article 13 (Vacation) ? Employee shall be entitled to a vacation period of total of a twenty eight (2 workdays during the Term of the Employment set forth in Article 5 hereof, provided that employees working in a school system shall take the leave up to fourteen(14) workdays each during the summer and winter recess.
? Employee who will take the 4 week training course stated in Article 19 hereof shall be adjusted the first paid vacation period from fourteen (14) workdays into seven(7) workdays..
? Employee shall apply for and obtain Employer's consent to take a leave at least fifteen (15) days in advance.

better than usual vacation time.

Article 14 (Sick Leave) ? Employee shall be entitled to a paid sick leave if an illness or injury prevents him/her from performing the duties under this Contract, provided, however, that he/she obtains Employer's prior consent.
? When Employee takes a sick leave for more than seven (7) days(inclusive of a national holiday, Saturday and Sunday) this should be deleted! What does it matter if you are sick on your days off?, Employee shall submit a practicing doctor's medical report to Employer.
? Employee's paid sick leave during the Term of Employment shall not exceed fifteen (15) calendar days, Employee may take a further sick leave without pay.

Article 15 (Special Leave) ? Employee may take a Special Leave for a number of days as set forth below for each of the following events:
1. seven (7) calendar days for Employee's marriage.
2. seven (7) calendar days for the death of Employee's parent or spouse; five (5) calendar days for the death of Employee's child.

Article 16 (Codes of Conduct) ? Employee shall not behave in any manner which may damage or tarnish the reputation of the teaching profession. Employee shall comply with and observe any codes of conduct applicable to Koran teachers.
? Employee shall not engage in any other job (including a part-time job) during the Term of Employment set forth under Article 5 hereof.
? Employee shall not be involved in any activities which may cause harm to the students or be of detriment to the reputation of the school.

Article 17 (Termination of the Contract) ? Employer may terminate or cancel this Contract upon occurrence of any one of the following events:
1. If Employee violates the laws of the Republic of Korea.
2. If Employee fails to perform or unsatisfactorily perform any of the duties stipulated in this contract.
3. If Employee fails to perform continuously his/her duties for more than a week without any excuse.
4. If any of the information provided in Employee's application is neither true nor accurate.
5. If it is determined that Employee is prevented from or incapable of performing his/her duties set forth in Article 3 hereof for a medical reason, whether it is a physical or psychological ailment. (If requested by Employer, Employee must be immediately available for a medical examination.)
6. If the sick leave used by Employee pursuant to Article 15 hereof exceeds thirty (30) days.
? In the event that this Contract is terminated pursuant to the foregoing ?, Employer shall pay Employee a prorated salary based on the number of days actually worked by Employee. In such event, Employee shall be responsible for the return flight to his/her home country. Employee's visa will subsequently be cancelled.
? In the event of termination of this Contract pursuant to any of the provisions set forth in the foregoing ?, Employee shall immediately refund the loan to Employer pursuant to Article 10?.



Article 18 (Matters not explicitly stated in the Contract) Matters not explicitly stated in the Contract shall be determined by Employer by taking Employee's concerns into consideration.

bullcrap clause!


Article 19 (Condition of Employment) Employee who did not obtain a teacher's license or did but not have a teaching experience more than three(3) years shall complete a 4-week training course conducted at the place where is designated by a superintendent of educational affairs of Gyeongsangnam-do for In-Service education within 6 months of employment period provided under Article 5 hereof.



Article 20 (Indemnity) Employee shall indemnify for and keep Employer harmless from any liability or damages arising from or in relation to any negligent, intentional or illegal activity of Employee during the Term of Employment under this Contract.

Article 21 (Governing Law, Language and Venue) ? The terms of this Contract and the rights and obligation of the parties hereto shall be construed, interpreted and determined in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Korea.
? The Governing language of the Contract shall be Korean. This English translation of this Contract is made for the purpose of convenience.
? If a dispute or disagreement should arise in connection with or out of this Contract, the parties hereto shall first try to resolve it in accordance with a principle of good faith. However, if the parties fail to mutually resolve such disputes or disagreements or come to amicable settlements, their disputes or disagreements shall be finally resolved by arbitration in Seoul, Korea in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board.

Article 22 (Signature) In witness whereof, the parties hereto sign the Contract in triplicate on the date entered below with each party retaining one copy and submitting the third copy for Employee's visa application.

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