성결대학교, 경기서부 4개 대학 연합 ‘신입사원 챌린지’ 취업캠프 성료

South Korean President Moon Jae-in expressed the view that irregular jobs should pay more than regular positions during his appearances at the National Assembly. This fresh perspective stood in stark contrast to the common sense prevailing in Korean society. Numerous countries, such as Australia, France, and Spain, have implemented policies to support temporary workers, including higher minimum wages and "insecurity income" upon retirement.

These measures aim to protect the rights of non-permanent employees and incentivize businesses to hire regular staff. However, domestic irregular workers generally earn significantly less than regular workers, face discrimination in company welfare, and are often threatened with contract termination.

While the government and the ruling party are preparing the "Mega Special Special Law" to extend the use of fixed-term contracts from 2 years to 4 years and relax the 52-hour weekly limit, the move has been met with disappointment. The ruling party previously abandoned this policy due to labor opposition but now seeks to reintroduce it.

The 52-hour exception, previously rejected by previous governments, is now being imposed by the "just knows about labor" Moon Jae-in administration. This approach is met with resistance from labor unions and workers who have long advocated for better treatment. The government's proposal to expedite the completion of major projects, such as the three mega-projects, requires a more balanced approach to addressing the needs of both employers and workers.

International labor organizations, such as the International Labour Organization (ILO), recommend restricting the use of fixed-term contracts only for specific reasons, which would help reduce the prevalence of irregular jobs. However, this could lead to an increase in the number of inexperienced workers entering the job market, potentially exacerbating economic inequality and social instability.