What is the process and eligibility criteria for taking bereavement leave in the Republic of Korea, and how is pay calculated?

In the Republic of Korea, bereavement leave is a form of paid time off, typically granted for 3 to 5 days based on the discretion of the employer and depending on the situation. Bereavement leave does not accrue over time, so supported employees cannot store or save this leave for future use.

To be eligible for bereavement leave, a supported employee must:

• Submit a bereavement leave request to the HRx Team.
• Apply for bereavement leave using our Global Work Platform™.
• Obtain approval for the leave dates from their manager within our Global Work Platform™.

What is the process and eligibility criteria for taking educational leave in the Republic of Korea, and how is pay calculated?

In the Republic of Korea, educational leave is not mandated by law, and its provision is at the discretion of the employer. There are no legal requirements for eligibility criteria, application procedures, or the length of educational leave. Therefore, employees in the Republic of Korea are typically expected to use their paid time off (PTO) for purposes of educational leave.

Regarding compensation during educational leave, while it is not obligatory for employers to pay, it is often compensated at the same rate as normal paid leave. However, the decision to provide pay is ultimately left to the employer.

Velocity Global Korea does not provide specific educational leave, adhering to the understanding that it is not a legal requirement in this jurisdiction.

What is the process and eligibility criteria for taking sabbatical leave in the Republic of Korea, and how is pay calculated?

Sabbatical leave is not mandatory and is uncommon in the Republic of Korea. It is typically provided only as an extra benefit and is mostly available to certain occupations, such as university professors.

In the Republic of Korea, sabbatical leave payment is calculated as paid time off.

To apply for sabbatical leave in the Republic of Korea, the process is as follows:

• The supported employee must first obtain approval from their manager for the sabbatical leave request.
• The application for sabbatical leave is made by notifying the HRx Team of the intended absence through our Global Work Platform™.
• The supported employee's manager is responsible for approving the dates within our Global Work Platform™.

What is the process and eligibility criteria for taking religion-related leave in the Republic of Korea, and how is pay calculated?

Religion-related leave is not mandated in the Republic of Korea. Consequently, Velocity Global Korea does not provide specific religious leave. This means there are no defined eligibility criteria, application rules, or specific guidelines for pay calculation related to religion-related leave in Korea. Religion related leaves will be under the discretion of the client.

What is the process and eligibility criteria for taking unpaid leave in the Republic of Korea?

In the Republic of Korea, the process for taking unpaid leave is determined by the employer and may be granted for special occasions. Here are the steps and criteria involved:

• Eligibility for unpaid leave is at the employer's discretion and can vary based on the specific occasion.
• Supported employees may opt for a salary deduction or trade their Paid Time Off (PTO) to use unpaid leave.
• To apply, the supported employee must send a request for unpaid leave via email to support@hellopebl.com.
• It is crucial for the supported employee to obtain their manager's approval before submitting the request.