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FRAMEWORK ACT ON EMPLOYMENT POLICY

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CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1(Purpose) #

The purpose of this Act is to ensure the State formulates and implements employment policies so that every citizen may develop vocational skills and have more job opportunities throughout their entire life, and the State may support workers for their employment security and enterprises for the creation of jobs and smooth securing of human resources, as well as promote efficiency in the labor market and a balance between supply and demand of human resources, thereby contributing to improvement in the quality of citizens' life and social integration through sustainable economic growth and employment.

Article 2(Definition) #

The term "worker" in this Act means any person who is employed by a business owner or who intends to seek a job.

Article 3(Basic principles) #

The State shall, in formulating and implementing the employment policies under this Act, ensure that the following matters are realized:

1. Workers' freedom to choose an occupation and the right to work shall be secured;

2. Business owners' autonomy in labor management shall be respected;

3. Job applicants' voluntary efforts to get a job shall be promoted;

4. Employment policies shall be formulated and implemented in an efficient and performance-oriented manner;

5. Employment policies shall be formulated and implemented in a balanced manner by taking into account the conditions of the labor market, and economic and social policies;

6. Employment policies shall be formulated and implemented based on cooperation between the State and local governments, public sector and private sector, and workers, business owners, and the Government.

Article 4(Relationship to other statutes) #

Article 6(Policy measures of the State and local government) #

(1) The State shall formulate and implement necessary policy measures with regard to the following matters: <Amended on May 26, 2020; Jan. 9, 2024>

1. Matters concerning the collection and offering of information on employment, jobs, and labor market for the selection of an occupation suitable for each citizen's abilities and aptitudes, and the resolution of an imbalance between supply and demand of human resources, and matters concerning the survey and publication of the trends and prospects of the supply and demand of human resources;

2. Matters concerning the development of the workers' vocational skills throughout the entire life, vocational skills development training for fostering technical and skilled human resources needed for industries, and technical qualification examination;

3. Matters concerning the prevention of unemployment, and promotion of employment security and equal employment opportunities for workers;

4. Matters concerning support for workers' migration between industries, occupations, and regions;

5. Matters concerning income support and provision of job placement services, vocational guidance, and vocational training to the unemployed for employment promotion during the unemployment period, the career development of the underemployed for their re-employment to a better occupation, and promotion of the economically inactive population's participation in the labor market;

6. Matters concerning the promotion of employment of those who have, in particular, difficulty in getting employed under the ordinary conditions of the labor market, due to insufficient academic background and career, old age, physical or mental disability, prolonged unemployment, migration from overseas, etc., and recipients, etc. under the National Basic Living Security Act (hereinafter referred to as "vulnerable group in employment");

7. Matters concerning support for business owners’ job creation, securing of human resources, employment maintenance, etc. and the prevention of shortage in human resources;

8. Matters concerning the promotion of employment by region for local job creation and revitalization of the local labor market;

9. Matters concerning the efficient operation of the system for support, such as various subsidies, promotion subsidies, and allowances, to promote the policy measures on the matters under subparagraphs 1 through 8;

10. Matters concerning the expansion of affairs to support employment, such as offering of employment information, job placement services, vocational guidance, or vocational skills development, to job applicants or job offerers in order to efficiently implement the policy measures on the matters under subparagraphs 1 through 8 (hereinafter referred to as "employment services"), and the development of the private employment services market;

11. Other matters necessary for enhancing the efficiency and soundness of the labor market; promoting employment of and ensuring job security for workers; and assisting business owners in, among other things, creating and maintaining jobs.

(2) In formulating and implementing the policy measures referred to in paragraph (1), the State shall comprehensively take into account the policies for the improvement of enterprises' management foundation, balanced development of the economy and society, balanced regional development, etc., strive to expand job opportunities, redress any inter-regional imbalance, give preferential treatment to small and medium enterprises, and endeavor to improve employment practices that prevent workers from demonstrating their abilities such as discriminatory employment practices.

(3) Local governments shall endeavor to formulate and implement policies to promote employment of local residents, and to provide job placement services appropriate for local residents and conduct vocational training, etc. by taking into account the State policy measures formulated under paragraph (1) and the characteristics of the local labor market.

(4) The State may provide the necessary support to a local government which formulates and implements policy measures under paragraph (3).

Article 10(Employment Policy Deliberative Council) #

(1) In order to deliberate on important matters concerning employment, the Ministry of Employment and Labor shall establish the Employment Policy Deliberative Council (hereinafter referred to as the "Policy Deliberative Council"), and the Special Metropolitan City, Metropolitan Cities, Special Self-Governing City, Dos, and Special Self-Governing Province shall each establish a local employment deliberative council. In such cases, where a consultative body to encourage cooperation among labor, management, residents, and the local government pursuant to Article 3(1) of the Act on Support for the Improvement in Labor-Management Relations has been already organized in the Special Metropolitan City, Metropolitan Cities, Special Self-Governing City, Dos, and Special Self-Governing Province, such consultative body may be deemed a local employment deliberative council. <Amended on Jun. 4, 2010; Jul. 25, 2011>

(2) The Policy Deliberative Council shall deliberate on the following matters: <Amended on May 31, 2010; Jun. 8, 2010; Jul. 25, 2011; Jan. 14, 2014; Jan. 21, 2014; Apr. 30, 2019; Jun. 15, 2021; Aug. 17, 2021>

1. Matters concerning the formulation of policy measures under Article 6(1) and a basic plan under Article 8(1);

2. Matters concerning employment and measures against unemployment resulting from changes, etc. in the supply structure of human resources and in industrial structures;

3. Matters concerning the selection of subject matters of employment impact assessment, methods of assessment, etc. under Article 13;

4. Matters concerning the promotion of efficiency in government-funded employment programs under Article 13-2;

4-2. Matters concerning the designation, and the cancellation of designation, of special employment support sectors or employment crisis regions under Article 32(4) and (5);

5. The following matters under the Social Enterprise Promotion Act:

a. Master plans for the promotion of social enterprises under Article 5 of the Social Enterprise Promotion Act;

b. Matters concerning the certification of social enterprises under Article 7 of the Social Enterprise Promotion Act;

c. Other matters necessary for the support of social enterprises, which are prescribed by Presidential Decree;

6. Matters under the subparagraphs of Article 17-8 of the Equal Employment Opportunity and Work-Family Balance Assistance Act;

7. The following matters under the Act on the Employment Promotion and Vocational Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities:

a. Matters concerning the formulation of master plans for the promotion of employment and vocational rehabilitation of persons with disabilities under Article 7(1) of the Act on the Employment Promotion and Vocational Rehabilitation of Persons With Disabilities;

b. Other matters submitted to meetings by the Chairperson concerning the promotion of employment and vocational rehabilitation of persons with disabilities;

8. Matters under the subparagraphs of Article 8 of the Framework Act on Labor Welfare;

8-2. Matters under the subparagraphs of Article 20 of the Act on the Employment Improvement of Domestic Workers;

9. Matters, the deliberation on which has been requested by the head of a relevant central administrative agency, in relation to employment;

10. Other matters required to be deliberated by the Policy Deliberative Council pursuant to other statutes and regulations, and matters prescribed by Presidential Decree.

(3) The Policy Deliberative Council shall be comprised of not more than 30 members, including one Chairperson, and the Minister of Employment and Labor shall be appointed as the Chairperson. Members shall be commissioned by the Minister of Employment and Labor, from among the following persons, and the Vice Ministers or public officials at vice-ministerial level of relevant central administrative agencies prescribed by Presidential Decree: <Amended on Jun. 4, 2010; Jan. 12, 2021>

1. Persons who represent workers and business owners;

2. Persons who have abundant knowledge and experience in employment issues;

3. Persons recommended by the nationwide consultative council of the Mayors/Do Governors under Article 182 of the Local Autonomy Act.

(4) To ensure an efficient operation of the Policy Deliberative Council and expert deliberation on matters to be deliberated by the Policy Deliberative Council, specialized committees may be established by area under the Policy Deliberative Council.

(5) Specialized committees shall deliberate on matters delegated by the Policy Deliberative Council, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. In such cases, deliberation by specialized committees shall be deemed deliberation by the Policy Deliberative Council.

(6) The organization, operation, and other necessary matters of the Policy Deliberative Council, local employment deliberative councils, and specialized committees shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.

Article 13(Employment impact assessment) #

(1) The head of a central administrative agency and the head of a local government shall analyze and assess the impact that the policies under their control have on the rise and fall of employment, the quality of employment, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "employment impact assessment") and endeavor to reflect the results thereof in the formulation and implementation of policies. <Amended on Jan. 21, 2014>

(2) Where the head of a central administrative agency selects any of the following programs, in consideration of the impact on employment, the size of the program, and other matters prescribed by Presidential Decree, he or she shall conduct an employment impact assessment thereof as prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Employment and Labor and submit the result to the Minister of Employment and Labor: <Added on Apr. 30, 2019>

1. An expenditure budget program included in the budget request under Article 31(1) of the National Finance Act;

2. A fund program included in the draft fund management plan under Article 66(5) of the National Finance Act.

(3) Where a policy (including a plan; hereafter in this Article the same shall apply) with a big impact on employment, among the plans that are to be implemented, are being implemented, or were implemented by the head of a central administrative agency or a local government, falls under any of the following, the Minister of Employment and Labor may conduct an employment impact assessment and notify the results to the head of the competent central administrative agency or local government: <Amended on Jun. 4, 2010; Jan. 21, 2014; Apr. 30, 2019>

1. A policy of which an employment impact assessment is requested by the head of the relevant central administrative agency or local government and is deemed necessary by the Minister of Employment and Labor;

2. A policy of which the Policy Deliberative Council has determined to conduct an employment impact assessment;

3. A policy of which an employment impact assessment is deemed necessary ex officio by the Minister of Employment and Labor;

4. A policy prescribed by Presidential Decree which requires a large amount of budget spending.

(4) Where deemed necessary for an employment impact assessment, the Minister of Employment and Labor may request a relevant administrative agency, educational or research institute, etc. to provide necessary data. In such cases, the head of the relevant administrative agency, the head of the educational or research institute, etc. shall comply with such request unless there is a compelling reason not to do so. <Added on Jan. 21, 2014; Apr. 30, 2019>

(5) The Minister of Employment and Labor shall disclose the results of the employment impact assessment under paragraph (3). <Added on Jan. 21, 2014; Apr. 30, 2019>

(6) Where deemed necessary for the promotion of employment security and job creation as a result of the employment impact assessment under paragraphs (2) and (3), the Minister of Employment and Labor may make proposals or improvement recommendations regarding the relevant policies to the heads of relevant central administrative agencies or the heads of local governments. <Added on Jan. 21, 2014; Apr. 30, 2019>

(7) Upon receipt of proposals or improvement recommendations under paragraph (6), the heads of relevant central administrative agencies or the heads of relevant local governments shall formulate and implement improvement measures and notify the Minister of Employment and Labor of the results thereof unless there is a compelling reason not to do so. <Added on Jan. 21, 2014; Apr. 30, 2019>

(8) Matters necessary for the procedures for requesting an employment impact assessment, selection of programs to be assessed, methods thereof, proposals for policies, improvement recommendations, formulation and implementation of improvement measures, etc. under paragraphs (3), (6) and (7) shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Jan. 21, 2014; Apr. 30, 2019>

(9) The Minister of Employment and Labor may have any of the following institutes conduct the affairs of employment impact assessment under paragraph (3) as proxy, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. In such cases, the Minister of Employment and Labor shall pay expenses incurred in conducting such affairs as proxy: <Amended on Jun. 4, 2010; Jan. 21, 2014; Apr. 30, 2019>

1. Research institutes contributed by the State or local governments (including the research institutes re-contributed by the institutes contributed by the State or local governments);

2. Private research institutes.

[Title Amended on Jan. 21, 2014]

Article 13-2(Promoting efficiency of government-funded employment programs) #

(1) The Minister of Employment and Labor shall promote the following matters in order to promote the efficiency of government-funded employment programs (referring to government-funded programs implemented by central administrative agencies, local governments, or various institutions and organizations entrusted by aforementioned agencies, etc., which aim to support employment; hereinafter the same shall apply): <Amended on Apr. 30, 2019>

1. Scope and classification of government-funded employment programs, and preparation of evaluation standards;

1-2. Survey of the current status of government-funded employment programs;

2. Preparation of standards to coordinate the overlapped government-funded employment programs, and coordination thereby;

3. Defining of the vulnerable group in employment in order to give priority in participating in government-funded employment programs, and presentation of employment rates by program, employment methods, etc.;

4. Improvement of systems to implement government-funded employment programs;

5. Strengthening of connections between government-funded employment programs;

6. Evaluation of government-funded employment programs, and presentation of opinions on the system improvement or reflection in the budget, based on such evaluation;

7. Operation of an information network performing integrated management of government-funded employment programs;

8. Other matters determined by the Policy Deliberative Council in order to promote the efficiency of government-funded employment programs.

(2) The Minister of Employment and Labor shall, each year, prepare measures to promote the efficiency of government-funded employment programs including the matters prescribed in paragraph (1)1-2 and 2 through 5 in connection with the results of evaluation under paragraph (1)6, and shall notify such measures to the heads of relevant central administrative agencies, such as the Minister of Finance and Economy, after deliberation by the Policy Deliberative Council. <Added on Apr. 30, 2019; Oct. 1, 2025>

(3) Where the heads of relevant central administrative agencies, such as the Minister of Finance and Economy, are notified of the measures to promote the efficiency of government-funded employment programs under paragraph (2), they shall adjust the measures for designing and operating government-funded employment programs by reflecting therein the details of the measures to promote efficiency; and at the request of the Minister of Employment and Labor, they shall notify the results of reflection to the Minister of Employment and Labor. <Added on Apr. 30, 2019; Oct. 1, 2025>

(4) The heads of relevant central administrative agencies and the heads of local governments shall ensure that government-funded employment programs are not similar to or do not overlap with existing programs, and shall efficiently promote the government-funded employment programs, such as strengthening connections between government-funded employment programs. <Added on Apr. 30, 2019>

(5) Where the Minister of Employment and Labor makes a request for the promotion of efficiency of government-funded employment programs, the heads of central administrative agencies and local governments performing the government-funded employment programs, or entrusted institutions and organizations shall implement the following matters: <Amended on Apr. 30, 2019>

1. Notification of the current status of government-funded employment programs performed by themselves every year, such as implementation results, budget plans, and operational guidelines;

2. Reporting on the results regarding the opinions presented by the Minister of Employment and Labor for the program improvement and reflection in the budget;

3. Management of integrated information networks of government-funded employment programs under their control and connection with existing information networks;

4. Ascertainment of whether a person is participating in multiple government-funded employment programs at the same time by using information networks, etc.;

5. Other matters determined by the Policy Deliberative Council for the promotion of efficiency of government-funded employment programs.

(6) Where the heads of relevant central administrative agencies and the heads of local governments intend to launch or change government-funded employment programs, they shall, in advance, notify the details of such programs to the Minister of Employment and Labor. <Added on Apr. 30, 2019>

(7) Upon receipt of the notification under paragraph (6), the Minister of Employment and Labor may present his or her opinions to or make recommendations to the heads of central administrative agencies, if necessary to prevent overlapping between the relevant programs and other government-funded employment programs and to enhance the efficiency of such programs. <Added on Apr. 30, 2019>

(8) The Minister of Employment and Labor shall notify the details of his or her opinions or recommendations presented pursuant to paragraph (7) and the results thereof to the heads of relevant central administrative agencies, such as the Minister of Finance and Economy. <Added on Apr. 30, 2019; Oct. 1, 2025>

[This Article Added on Jul. 25, 2011]

Article 15-2(Establishment and operation of employment information system) #

(1) In order to efficiently perform the affairs under Article 15(1), the Minister of Employment and Labor may establish and operate an electronic information system covering the information on employment and occupations under each subparagraph of that paragraph (hereinafter referred to as "employment information system").

(2) In order to perform the affairs under paragraph (1), the Minister of Employment and Labor may request the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies, such as the courts, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, and the National Tax Service, the heads of local governments, and the heads of relevant agencies and organizations to provide data and to allow the use of related computer networks. In such cases, a person upon receipt of a request to provide data, etc. shall comply with such request, in the absence of good cause to the contrary. <Amended on Mar. 28, 2023>

(3) The Minister of Employment and Labor may collect, retain, and use the following information, pursuant to paragraph (2): <Amended on Mar. 28, 2023>

1. Business registration certificates;

2. Whether a person is registered with the system of national health insurance, national pension, employment insurance, industrial accident compensation insurance, veterans' benefit, public officials' pension, public officials' accident compensation benefit, military pension, pension for private school teachers and staff, or special post office pension, the types and classification of the system with which he or she is registered, information on income, the amount imposed and amount of benefits;

3. The publicly announced prices or tax base amounts of buildings, land, motor vehicles, construction machinery, or ships;

4. A certified copy and extract of the resident registration card;

5. Family relation register (family relation certificate, marriage relation certificate, and identification certificate);

6. North Korean refugee identity certificate;

7. Information on criminal records;

8. Information on entry into or departure from the Republic of Korea;

9. Status and period of sojourn, among data on alien registration;

10. Level of disabilities;

11. Records of social security benefits received;

12. Information on the acquisition of qualifications under the National Technical Qualifications Act or other statutes and regulations;

13. Information on educational backgrounds;

14. Information on employment and occupations collected by local governments, etc.

(4) In order to use the data and related computer networks under paragraphs (2) and (3), the Minister of Employment and Labor may connect them to the social security information system under Article 37(2) of the Social Security Guarantee Act.

(5) Where the heads of central administrative agencies or local governments performing the affairs of employment support, such as government-funded employment programs, or the heads of institutions or organizations entrusted therewith (hereinafter referred to as "performing institution") make a request for the utilization of personal information, etc. for the performance and management of the affairs, the Minister of Employment and Labor may allow them to use the personal information, etc. by using the employment information system or connecting it to the computer network under his or her control. In such cases, he or she may collect expenses incurred in providing information to the performing institutions and in operating the information system therefor.

(6) Charges, user fees, etc. for the provision of data and the use of related computer networks under paragraphs (2) through (4) shall be exempt.

[This Article Added on Apr. 30, 2019]

[Previous Article 15-2 moved to Article 15-6 <Apr. 30, 2019>]

Article 15-3(Protection of personal information) #

(1) Where the Minister of Employment and Labor allows performing institutions to use the employment information system or to use such system by connecting it to the computer network under his or her control pursuant to Article 15-2(5), the Minister shall provide them with only the minimum information necessary for affairs. In such cases, the Minister of Employment and Labor shall designate the scope of usable information and authority thereon for each performing institution and each person in charge. <Amended on Apr. 30, 2019>

(2) The Minister of Employment and Labor shall prepare measures necessary for the protection of personal information on the employment information system; and where a performing institution requests the use of the employment information network from the Minister of Employment and Labor pursuant to Article 15-2(5), it shall prepare measures to protect the personal information of participants in the employment programs, such as security education. <Amended on Apr. 30, 2019>

(3) Where a performing institution intends to use the data and related computer networks under Article 15-2(2) through (5), it shall, in advance, obtain consent from the information subject. <Amended on Apr. 30, 2019>

(4) Where the purpose of selecting participants or supporting employment is attained in using the data and related computer networks under Article 15-2(2) through (5), a performing institution shall, without delay, destroy all the information other than the following personal information: <Amended on Apr. 30, 2019; May 26, 2020>

1. Characteristics of applicants for and participants in the government-funded employment programs;

2. Participation records of participants in the government-funded employment programs;

3. Employment records of participants in the government-funded employment programs, after completion of the programs.

(5) Only persons who are approved to handle personal information by the head of a performing institution, among those in charge of employment support programs in the institution shall handle such information. <Amended on Apr. 30, 2019; May 26, 2020>

(6) No person formerly or currently engaged in the affairs of employment support, such as government-funded employment programs, shall divulge information on individuals, juristic persons, or organizations, acquired in the course of performing the affairs of employment support, or shall use such information for other purposes. <Amended on Apr. 30, 2019>

(7) Details concerning the designation of the scope of usable information and authority thereon for each performing institution, measures to protect personal information, methods of obtaining advance consent from information subjects, timing and methods for destroying information the purpose of which is attained, procedures for approving the handling of personal information, security education etc. prescribed in paragraphs (1) through (5) shall be determined by the Minister of Employment and Labor. <Amended on Apr. 30, 2019>

[This Article Added on Mar. 27, 2015]

[Moved from Article 13-4 <Apr. 30, 2019>]

Article 18(Establishment of the Korea Employment Information Service) #

(1) The Korea Employment Information Service shall be established to efficiently perform the affairs delegated under Article 40, such as the collection and provision of employment information and surveys and research on occupations, and other affairs concerning employment support.

(2) The Korea Employment Information Service shall be a juristic person.

(3) The Korea Employment Information Service may establish branch offices, upon approval from the Minister of Employment and Labor. <Amended on Jun. 4, 2010>

(4) Business of the Korea Employment Information Service shall be as follows: <Amended on Jun. 4, 2010; Jan. 21, 2014; Apr. 30, 2019>

1. Collection and management of information regarding employment trends and the current status and prospects of jobs;

2. Provision of information on the trends and prospects of the supply and demand of human resources;

3. Establishment and operation of an employment information system;

4. Research, development, and dissemination of techniques concerning vocational guidance, vocational psychological test, and vocational counselling;

5. Evaluation and support for employment services;

6. International cooperation and other incidental business concerning business under subparagraphs 1 through 5;

7. Other business entrusted by the Minister of Employment and Labor, the heads of other central administrative agencies, or local governments.

(5) The Government may contribute the funds necessary for the establishment and operation of the Korea Employment Information Service and for the business referred to in paragraph (4)1 through 6 within budgetary limits. <Amended on Jan. 21, 2014>

(6) The provisions concerning incorporated foundations under the Civil Act shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Korea Employment Information Service, except as provided in this Act and the Act on the Management of Public Institutions.

(7) The Korea Employment Information Service may request State agencies, local governments, educational and research institutes, and any other public institutions to provide data necessary for performing its affairs.

(8) In applying Articles 129 through 132 of the Criminal Act, the executive officers and employees of the Korea Employment Information Service shall be deemed public officials.

(9) No current or former executive officer or employee of the Korea Employment Information Service shall divulge confidential information acquired in the course of performing the duties or use them for other purposes.

Article 18-2(Establishment of the Korea Job World) #

(1) In order to perform the following business activities, the Korea Job World shall be established under the Korea Employment Information Service: <Amended on May 18, 2021>

1. Exhibition and supply of data and information on occupations;

2. Creation and operation of programs for work experience;

3. Creation and operation of vocational education programs for youth, etc.;

4. Creation and operation of vocational guidance education programs for teachers, etc.;

5. Provision of services of vocational counselling and vocational psychological tests;

6. Research and development of techniques for exhibiting data and information on occupations and experience programs;

7. International cooperation for business under subparagraphs 1 through 6 and incidental business;

8. Other business activities entrusted by the Minister of Employment and Labor, heads of other central administrative agencies, or heads of local governments.

(2) The Korea Job World shall be a juristic person.

(3) The Government may contribute the funds necessary for the establishment and operation of the Korea Job World and for the business referred to in paragraph (1)1 through 7 within budgetary limits. <Amended on Jan. 21, 2014>

(4) The Korea Job World may conduct profit-making business prescribed by Presidential Decree, such as the collection of admission fees and fees for experience, and advertisement, in order to meet the expenses incurred in performing business under the subparagraphs of paragraph (1).

(5) Individuals, juristic persons, or organizations may contribute or donate money, goods, or other property to the Korea Job World in order to support the business of the Korea Job World.

(6) The following shall be the incomes of the Korea Job World:

1. Contributions and donations received from the State or persons other than the State;

2. Other revenues of the Korea Job World.

(7) Where necessary for the establishment and operation of the Korea Job World, the Government may allow the Korea Job World to lease or use State property or State commodities free of charge, notwithstanding the provisions of the State Property Act and the Commodity Management Act.

[This Article Added on Jul. 25, 2011]

Article 32(Support for employment adjustment by sector or region) #

(1) The Minister of Employment and Labor may provide support for the following matters to sectors or regions in which the employment situations have worsened or are feared to worsen drastically due to changes, etc. in domestic or foreign economic conditions: <Amended on Jan. 21, 2014>

1. Employment adjustment by business owners;

2. Prevention of unemployment of workers;

3. Promotion of re-employment of the unemployed;

4. Other support necessary for employment security and livelihood security for the unemployed.

(2) Business owners, associations of business owners, associations of employees, their alliance, etc., involved in any sector falling under paragraph (1), which is deemed in need of special support due to steep job losses, may file with the Minister of Employment and Labor an application for the designation of the relevant sector as a special employment support sector. <Amended on Aug. 17, 2021>

(3) The head of a local government in a region falling under paragraph (1) and deemed in need of special support due to steep job losses may file with the Minister of Employment and Labor an application for the designation of the relevant region as an employment crisis region. <Added on Aug. 17, 2021>

(4) Upon receipt of an application under paragraphs (2) and (3), the Minister of Employment and Labor may designate the relevant sector or region as a special employment support sector or employment crisis region for a specified period, after deliberation by the Policy Deliberative Council. <Added on Aug. 17, 2021>

(5) The Minister of Employment and Labor may cancel the designation of a special employment support sector or employment crisis region after deliberation by the Policy Council even during the specified period under paragraph (4), if special support is no longer necessary due to improvement in employment conditions or other similar reasons. <Added on Aug. 17, 2021>

(6) Matters necessary for measures for support, the period of designation, and the extension of the period under paragraphs (!) through (4) shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Added on Aug. 17, 2021>

FRAMEWORK ACT ON EMPLOYMENT POLICY

Article 1(Purpose) #

Article 2(Definition) #

Article 3(Basic principles) #

Article 4(Relationship to other statutes) #

Article 5(Responsibilities and duties of workers and business owners) #

Article 6(Policy measures of the State and local government) #

Article 7(Guarantee of equal employment opportunity) #

Article 8(Formulation and implementation of basic plans on employment policies) #

Article 9(Formulation and implementation of basic plans for local employment policies) #

Article 9-2(Formulation of measures to create local jobs) #

Article 10(Employment Policy Deliberative Council) #

Article 11(Establishment of employment security offices) #

Article 12(Support for provision of employment services by private sector) #

Article 13(Employment impact assessment) #

Article 13-2(Promoting efficiency of government-funded employment programs) #

Article 14(International cooperation) #

Article 15(Collection and management of information on employment and occupation) #

Article 15-2(Establishment and operation of employment information system) #

Article 15-3(Protection of personal information) #

Article 15-4(Provision of information to relevant institutions and disclosure) #

Article 15-5(Establishment and operation of integrated information network for government-funded employment programs) #

Article 15-6(Public announcement of status of employment type) #

Article 16(Preparation of data on supply and demand trends of human resources) #

Article 17(Preparation and distribution of statistics related to employment) #

Article 18(Establishment of the Korea Employment Information Service) #

Article 18-2(Establishment of the Korea Job World) #

Article 19(Policy measures on development of vocational skills) #

Article 20(Support for development of vocational skills) #

Article 21(Training of technical and skilled human resources) #

Article 22(Establishment of vocational skills evaluation system) #

Article 23(Support for job applicants and job offerers) #

Article 24(Vocational guidance for students) #

Article 25(Support for promotion of employment of youth, women, and aged) #

Article 26(Support for promotion of employment of vulnerable group in employment) #

Article 27(Employment security support for daily hire workers) #

Article 28(Creation of social service jobs and fostering of social enterprises) #

Article 29(Support to enterprises for job creation) #

Article 30(Formulation and implementation of human resources maintenance support plan for small and medium enterprises) #

Article 31(Introduction of foreign workers) #

Article 32(Support for employment adjustment by sector or region) #

Article 32-2(Declaration and support of employment disaster area) #

Article 33(Reports on large-scale changes in employment) #

Article 34(Unemployment relief programs) #

Article 35(Creation of funds for unemployment relief programs) #

Article 36(Borrowing of funds) #

Article 37(Cooperation with related agencies) #

Article 38(Reporting and inspections) #

Article 39(Delegation of authority) #

Article 40(Entrustment) #

Article 41(Penalty provisions) #

Article 42(Administrative fines) #