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Foreign Workers' Rights and Employment Procedures
Foreign workers require different procedures when hiring than domestic workers. Failure to comply with these procedures may result in fines and financial losses. In particular, when hiring foreign workers in the restaurant industry, you must check their visas and hire workers with the appropriate visas.
Types of visas available for employment
The visas available for employment include H-2 visas, F-2 visas, and F-6 visas. In particular, most foreign workers have H-2 visas, and they must report to the Ministry of Employment and Labor to confirm whether they are eligible for employment. F-2 visas are residence visas, and can be hired without going through the Ministry of Employment and Labor procedures.
Specialized professions and regulations
Foreigners with F-4 visas are only allowed to work in professional roles, and general serving or kitchen work is considered illegal and may be subject to fines. This is against the foreign employment law, so caution is required.
Hiring Process and Job Application
Normally, to hire a foreign worker, you must first apply for a job, and then, only after 14 days if you cannot find a suitable domestic worker, can you obtain a special employment certificate. All of these procedures must be satisfied before you can legally hire a foreigner.
Risk of fines and illegal employment
If you are caught illegally hiring foreign workers, you will be fined 1 million won for the first offense, 2 million won for the second offense, and 4 million won for the third offense. You may also be subject to regulations that prohibit you from using foreign workers for one year, so you should approach this with caution.
The Reality of Foreign Employment in Korea
In situations where it is difficult to hire domestic workers, there are many cases where foreign workers are the only option. However, if possible, giving priority to domestic workers can be advantageous in many ways.
I hope this article will be helpful to you when hiring foreign workers. For more information, please watch the video at the link below. Click here to watch the video