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    International

    Global gender pay gap reporting comparative table

    In April 2026, there have been important developments to gender pay gap reporting rules around the world. In Japan, there are additional gender pay gap disclosure obligations. In Australia, relevant private-sector employers must choose and declare their targets between 1 April and 31 May 2026. In the UK, employers with 250+ employees may produce and publish a voluntary action plan alongside their gender pay gap data.

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    International

    Global annual leave (holidays) and pay comparative table

    Updated to include additional information on leave requirements in Austria, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, Switzerland, UAE, UK and US.

  • Type:
    International

    South Korea: Training and development

    An employment law guide to training and development in South Korea, covering training costs, apprenticeships and internships.

  • Type:
    International

    South Korea: Termination of employment

    An employment law guide to termination of employment in South Korea, covering notice periods, grounds of termination, constructive dismissal, retirement, severance pay and contesting dismissals.

  • Type:
    International

    South Korea: Recruitment and selection

    An employment law guide to recruitment and selection in South Korea, including discrimination, advertising vacancies, young people and children, foreign nationals, employment quotas, and priority for employment.

  • Type:
    International

    South Korea: Health and safety

    An employment law guide to health and safety in South Korea, including duties on employers and employees, safety representatives, enforcement and penalties, and compensation for occupational injury or illness.

  • Type:
    International

    South Korea: Equal opportunities

    An employment law guide to equal opportunities in South Korea, including harassment and sexual harassment, victimisation, positive action, and remedies and penalties.

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    International

    South Korea: Useful online resources

    Useful online resources on employment law in South Korea.

  • Type:
    International

    South Korea: Useful contacts - legal service providers

    Information on legal service providers for South Korea employment law.

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HR and legal information and guidance relating to South Korea.