Korean Job Discussion Forums

[chrisOC2005]

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone knows about part-timers on contracts getting fired. I've read and read and read but I'm skeptical of the prospects because I'm part-time (family visa).

Basically, I've been working for three months under contract and was laid off with zero notice; it's been admitted to me that it is due to restructuring and not any wrong doing on my part. Compensation is not addressed in the contract, although neither is at-a-whim termination. "Management" has claimed that part time contracts are not actual contracts under Korean law, although I find that hard to swallow ...

Thanks.

[skconqueror]

I would say, you dont have a leg to stand on.. move on

[write of weigh]

ive worked a ton of pt jobs and never once used a contract. ive also been let go in the same manner. After awhile u just come to expect this type of behavior. Its the nature of the beast.

[mindmetoo]

Most jobs in north america have a 90 day "fire without notice" clause. A contract is a contract, however. I dare say if you tried to violate your contract, your boss would take issue. So your boss is full of it there. But there might be a good chance Korea has a 3 month rule as well.

[ttompatz]