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Cases Requiring Employment Change Reporting to the Local Employment and Labor Office
Employers hiring foreign workers must report employment changes to the local employment and labor office in the following cases.
1. When a foreign worker resigns or leaves
Death: When a foreign worker passes away
Termination or cancellation of employment contract: When the employment contract period expires or is terminated due to illness or other reasons
Absence or unauthorized leave: When a foreign worker is absent without the employer's approval for 5 days or more, or their whereabouts are unknown
Infectious disease or drug addiction: When a foreign worker is infected with an infectious disease or addicted to drugs and cannot continue working
2. When business information changes
Business location change: When the business location is changed
Employer change: When the employer changes
Business registration number change: When the business registration number changes
3. Others
Expiration of employment permit period: When the employment permit period expires
Change in foreign worker's nationality: When the foreign worker's nationality changes
Problems That May Occur If Employment Change Reporting Is Not Done
Administrative sanctions: Administrative sanctions may be imposed on the employer for failure to report.
Deemed illegal employment: The foreign worker's status may become illegal.
Future disadvantages: Disadvantages may be faced in future hiring of foreign workers.
Methods for Employment Change Reporting
In-person application: Apply by visiting the local employment center directly
Mail application: Send relevant documents by mail
Online application: Apply online through Worknet (www.work.go.kr) (Note: Availability may vary depending on the system, so confirm in advance.)
Required Documents (Examples)
Employment Change Report Form
Copy of Alien Registration Card
Copy of Passport
Resignation Confirmation Letter
Copy of Business Registration Certificate
Please contact the local employment center to confirm the exact list of required documents.
Why Must You Report Employment Changes?
Status management of foreign workers: To identify and manage foreign workers' stay and employment status in Korea.
Prevention of illegal employment: To prevent illegal employment and protect the rights of foreign workers.
Stability of the labor market: To promote stability in the labor market and ensure fair competition with domestic workers.