Today’s extremely important ruling – conditional bonuses must be included in regular wages.

Judgment including conditional bonus and ordinary wages
Economic community: “Increasing burden on companies”
Entered 2024.12.79. 4.53pm
Modified 2024.12.79. 4.54pm
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Kyeongjong, Korea Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Energy, etc. said, “It’s already difficult.”
“Weakened business management environment”
26.7% of domestic companies affected. 6.7889 trillion won per year
Additional labor costs incurred
(Seoul-Yonhap News) Daewoon Cha, Bokyung Kim, Seongho Lim, Gyumin Hong, Tae Kang
Reporter Woo = 19 days of employment or working more than a certain number of days
Conditional regular bonuses paid on a case-by-case basis are also usually
The Supreme Court ruling that it must be included in wages and the related business community
The expansion of the normal wage range for rice fields significantly increases the cost burden on companies.
This is not a concern, it is a behavior:
U.S. President Donald Trucks is facing criticism from our companies.
In a situation where there are difficulties due to uncertainty due to election, etc.
This ruling could further weaken corporate competitiveness.
This is an evaluation.
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This is a complete overturn of the Uiche ruling, which is a good thing for the management community.
“I’m very sorry,” he said.
‘Legal stability on site comes from Wesson.
“It will cause confusion in the field, such as raising Theravada in the future.”
I’m worried.
At the same time, “political turmoil, sluggish domestic demand, and decline in export growth
In a situation where the business environment of companies is not favorable, unexpected
Business environment for companies as they have to bear financial burden
“will weaken further,” he said.
In addition, the Federation of Korean Industries said, “All regular bonuses are included in ordinary wages.”
“If this is done, the labor cost burden will inevitably increase.”
“The seniority penalty was pointed out as a chronic problem in the wake of this incident.”
To change the wage system to a job performance-based wage system
He asked, “Labor and management should work together.”
To the court, “In the future, the understanding between labor and management will be completely different.”
Lee causes new conflict and confusion in wage-related lawsuits
“It won’t happen anytime soon,” he emphasized.
The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry issued a statement in the name of Kang Seok-gu, head of the investigation division.
“By the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in 2013,
After the ‘Principle of Payment for Employees’, which is the standard for determining normal wages,
According to the ruling of this plenary body, the soul of the industrial field
“I am concerned about Ran,” he said.
“The burden of labor costs on companies will increase further,” he said.
Combined with uncertain business conditions at home and abroad, our economy
“It will have a positive impact,” he said. “We are centered on seniority.”
Fundamental improvement in changing the country’s wage system to job-level pay.
“We need to think seriously about the plan,” he emphasized.

Lee Sang-ho, Head of Economy and Industry Division, Korea Economic Association (Korea Economic Cooperation)
In the name’s statement, “In 2013, the Supreme Court en banc
The change in the ordinary wage law that has been established since the ruling is ours.
It is expected to cause unnecessary confusion in the country’s labor-management relations.
I am worried that it will be damaged.
“At a time when there are concerns about sluggish domestic demand and export culture,
The basis of the wage system, excluding the requirement for regular wage fixity,
Hiring a group that shook the liver and aggravated unexpected management risks.
“It will have a negative impact on stability,” he added:
Korea Federation of Mid-sized Enterprises: “Significant burden on the construction industry”
“It will act as a deterioration in industrial competitiveness in the foreign exchange market.”
In crisis situations such as increased volatility and internal and external uncertainties,
This ruling weakens companies’ financial liquidity and creates job losses.
“It will make creation and investment more difficult,” he said.
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Companies are also expressing their dismay at this ruling:
According to Gyeongjong, conditional regular bonuses are included in ordinary wages.
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In case of entry into the month, 26.7% of Korean companies will be affected and the annual
It is estimated that additional labor costs of 6.7889 trillion won will be incurred.
I’m nervous.
Overtime, night and holiday work that must be paid based on regular wages
This is because the labor allowance, annual leave allowance, etc. increase all at once.
One company official, who requested anonymity, said, “We need to look at the ruling.”
However, there will be a significant financial burden on the company.”
“The benefits are mainly enjoyed by workers at large companies,” he said.
“The wage gap will also increase,” he said.
However, the impact of the ruling is expected to vary from company to company:
Regular bonuses are already included in ordinary wages according to the labor-management agreement.
Because the companies involved are not affected by this ruling.
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HD Hyundai is a representative example. Affiliated with HD Hyundai in 2012
10 workers at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, a shipbuilding affiliate, died.
Additional statutory allowances due to recalculation of ordinary wages, etc.
There is a claim filed by Soseungol.
As a result of over 10 years of practice, the Supreme Court awarded all 8009 bonuses.
Recognizing the frame as normal wages, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is a winner.
Lost the case and had unpaid statutory allowances and severance pay calculated.
The level has been completed and the wage system has been revised:
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