On the 3rd, The Bosang Law Firm stated, “Through the company’s (London Bagel Museum) sincere apology and ongoing efforts to communicate, the bereaved family and the company resolved misunderstandings on key issues and reached mutual reconciliation,” adding, “Accordingly, we decided to withdraw the industrial accident application.”
The bereaved family explained, “The company explained facts that were different from the facts regarding the fingerprint recognition error and the controversy over concealment of attendance records, and confirmed that there was no actual concealment or manipulation.” In addition, regarding the point that the company did not provide the necessary data to apply for industrial accident, he said, “We already received the relevant data last July.”
Regarding the controversy over the short-term work contract, the company said it accepted the company’s explanation that “it was a contract renewal due to administrative procedures due to promotion and branch transfer.” The bereaved family said, “We also resolved misunderstandings about overall working conditions, including additional wages and break times,” and added, “The deceased’s parents did not want their son’s death to be talked about anymore, so they responded to the company’s apology and consolation.”
LBM, the operator of Runbemu, said, “We will faithfully participate in the investigation by the relevant agencies and humbly accept responsibility based on the results,” and added, “We will do our best to improve the working environment and safety culture.”
Previously, in July, 26-year-old Jeong Hyo-won, who worked at the London Bagel Museum store in Incheon, was found dead in the employee quarters. The bereaved family filed an industrial accident claim with the Korea Workers’ Compensation and Welfare Service last month, claiming that Mr. Jeong suffered from excessive workload while simultaneously preparing and operating a new store.
The Ministry of Employment and Labor began labor supervision at Runbemu’s Incheon branch and headquarters on the 29th of last month, and is currently investigating whether there are any violations of the Labor Relations Act.
Reporter Kim Yu-min
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