2022 is already half way through. Some time ago, the labor community argued that the current minimum hourly wage was too low and that the appropriate minimum hourly wage should be 11,860 won. 주휴수당
Perhaps it is an argument based on the continuous soaring economic price. We hope that the minimum hourly wage will rise further next year, and we have summarized the weekly holiday allowance and monthly salary based on the minimum hourly wage in 2022.
1. Minimum hourly wage in 2022
In order to improve the fair wage system environment, the government has set minimum wage standards. Looking at the table below, you can see that it has been rising steadily since 2016.
It seems not long ago, but it is quite surprising and awkward that the minimum wage in 2016 was 6,000 won. Also, comparing the monthly receipts, about 700,000 won has risen in 6 years, but I think consumer prices have risen that much.
Minimum wage since 2016
Minimum hourly wage in 2022: 9,160 won per hour
When calculated as a daily wage: 73,280 won based on 8 hours a day 쉬운남자
When calculated by monthly salary: 1,914,440 won based on 8 hours a day
All of the above calculations are based on working 8 hours per day, which translates to 40 hours per week. It also includes 8 hours of paid wages.
2. Weekly holiday allowance according to the minimum hourly wage
Weekly holiday pay is wages for fair work that can be received even if the employee is not a regular employee, and anyone who meets the conditions can receive it.
1. Work at least 15 hours per week
2. If you are scheduled to work next week based on the current date (not included if you plan to quit)
3. In case the working hours and the number of working days are observed based on the labor contract
Weekly vacation pay is an additional wage for the hours worked, so you must carefully review the employment contract and fill it out. Workers have nothing to say when they don’t know the content and miss it.
3. Who is eligible for the minimum rate?
The minimum wage is not subject to any specific application, and any worker can apply. However, there is a condition that 10% of the minimum wage can be reduced to a person who has signed a labor contract for a period of one year or more and is in a probationary period for less than three months. 
However, there is another caveat that workers must take good care of.
Not all occupations are like this, but workers who work in the types of occupations determined and announced by the Minister of Employment and Labor as simple labor duties can receive 100% of the minimum wage from the first month regardless of the probationary period.
Those who fall under the following occupations must check these conditions and receive 100% of the minimum wage from the first month.
It can be broadly divided into 6 categories, and there are quite a number of job examples in them, so you need to check if it applies to you.
4. What if the minimum wage is violated?
Minimum deposit guarantees the lowest level of wages for workers. In addition, since this is a system that was created to focus on the stability of workers’ lives, if there is a case of illegality, you can consult and report it at any time.
Consultation: 1350 without area code
Violation report: Regional Employment and Labor Office having jurisdiction over the workplace
Employers should also be careful as workplaces may face up to three years in prison or a fine of up to 20 million won or both at the same time if they violate this rule.
5. Example of Minimum Wage
If you work 8 hours a day and earn 72,000 won, 72,000 won / 8 = 9,000 won, which is a violation of the minimum hourly wage.
If you work 4 hours a day, 5 days a week, for a total of 20 hours (come to work every day) and receive 216,000 won per week, 216,000 won / 24 hours = 9,000 won, this also violates the Minimum Wage Act.
It is possible to calculate whether the minimum hourly wage is obtained by dividing the working hours depending on whether I am paid on a daily or weekly basis.
Whether we are working in a company or a simple part-time job, if we work more than 15 hours a week, ‘weekly holiday pay’ occurs. Because it is stipulated in the Labor Standards Act, ‘weekly vacation pay’ is the duty of the employer and the right of the employee. The following is from the ‘Ministry of Employment and Labor Complaints Madang’. This is an article I received counseling from a part-time student who worked 50 hours a week and did not receive weekly vacation pay.
The above employer hired a part-timer and paid only a daily wage and did not pay ‘weekly holiday pay’. You don’t have to quarrel with your employer to get this, just file a complaint.
Non-payment of weekly holiday allowance is considered to be [arrears paid], so it must be resolved through ‘complaint/complaint’. Unpaid workers can demand that they get paid overdue wages (quiet), or they can demand that their employer be punished for violating the Labor Standards Act (complaining).
How to apply for a complaint/complaint
1. File a complaint online on the website of the Ministry of Employment and Labor
2. Visit the customer support office of the employment and labor office having jurisdiction over the location of the business site to discuss or file a complaint