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Items Included in Regular Wages
Regular wages refer to the wages paid regularly and uniformly among the wages received by the worker. In simple terms, it means the portions paid without variation each time, such as the basic salary received consistently every month.
Representative items that can be included in regular wages are as follows.
Basic Salary: The most basic monthly salary, which is naturally included in regular wages.
Periodic Bonuses: Bonuses paid regularly annually or quarterly can be included in regular wages. However, bonuses whose payment amount is determined based on individual performance, such as performance bonuses, may not be included in regular wages.
Position Allowance, Qualification Allowance: Allowances paid regularly according to the position held or qualifications possessed can also be included in regular wages.
Cost-of-Living Allowance, Adjustment Allowance: Allowances paid to adjust for cost-of-living fluctuations or wage gaps between ranks can also be included in regular wages.
Skill Allowance, Qualification Allowance: Allowances paid to those possessing skills, qualifications, or licenses can also be included in regular wages.
Special Region Work Allowance: Allowances paid to workers working in special regions can also be included in regular wages.
Items Not Included in Regular Wages
Overtime Allowance, Night Work Allowance, Holiday Work Allowance: These are additional allowances paid according to actual working hours, so they are not included in regular wages.
One-time Allowances: One-time payments such as holiday bonuses or birthday celebration money are not included in regular wages.
Performance Bonus: Performance bonuses paid based on individual achievements are not included in regular wages.
Why Regular Wages Are Important
Basis for Calculating Various Allowances: Various allowances such as overtime pay, night work pay, and holiday work pay are calculated based on regular wages.
Basis for Calculating Severance Pay: Severance pay is also calculated based on regular wages, so the amount of severance pay can vary depending on the regular wage amount.