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When Should You Report a Foreign Worker's Absence?
If a foreign worker is absent without permission for 5 days or more, or if their whereabouts cannot be determined, you must report it to the local Employment and Labor Office.
◈ Main cases requiring absence reporting.
- Unauthorized absence: The worker disappears without working for 5 days or more without the employer's approval
- Unknown whereabouts: Contact is lost and the location cannot be ascertained
- Illegal departure: Departure from the country without permission
Failure to report absence may result in disadvantages for the employer. For example, you may be considered to have employed an illegally staying foreigner and face penalties.
◈ Absence reporting methods
- In-person: Visit the local employment center to report
- Mail: Send relevant documents by mail
- Online: Report through online systems such as Government24
◈ Documents required for absence reporting
- Copy of the foreign registration card
- Copy of the employment contract
- Materials confirming the absence (e.g., attendance records, call logs, etc.)