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Employment Permit System Foreign Worker Workplace Change Possibility
Changes to the workplace for foreign workers under the Employment Permit System are generally restricted but permitted only in cases where justifiable reasons occur as follows.
◈ Cases Where Workplace Change is Permitted
Employer Bankruptcy or Insolvency: When the employer ceases business operations due to financial difficulties
Unfair Dismissal by Employer: When the employer terminates the employment contract without just cause
Workplace Closure Due to Force Majeure such as Natural Disasters: When the workplace becomes inoperable due to damage from earthquakes, typhoons, etc.
Violation of Labor Standards Act: When the employer violates the Labor Standards Act, such as wage arrears or creating unfair working conditions
◈ Workplace Change Procedure
1. Workplace Change Application: The foreign worker must apply for a workplace change at the local employment center when a reason for change arises.
2. Review: The employment center reviews the application to determine if the reason for the workplace change is appropriate.
3. Approval: If the review determines the workplace change is appropriate, the employment center grants approval.
4. Conclusion of Employment Contract with New Workplace: The foreign worker must enter into an employment contract with the new employer.
◈ Precautions
Limit on Number of Workplace Changes: Foreign workers have a limited number of workplace changes allowed within a certain period.
Prevention of Illegal Employment: Foreign workers must change workplaces through legal procedures. Changing workplaces through illegal methods may result in penalties.
Application Period: Applications must be submitted to the employment center within a certain period after the reason for change arises.
◈ Why is Workplace Change Restricted?
Prevention of Illegal Employment: To prevent illegal movements of foreign workers and achieve the purpose of the Employment Permit System.
Employment Stability: To promote employment stability for foreign workers and prevent employers from arbitrarily dismissing them.