Seminar on 'Efficient Response in Industrial Relations for the Second Half of 2024'

On October 11th 2024, Lee & Ko hosted a seminar session titled ‘Efficient Response in Industrial Relations for the Second Half of 2024’ for clients. This live seminar was organized to offer insightful analyses of the latest issues and legal principles emerging from recent cases in industrial relations, and was simultaneously broadcasted online as a webinar.

The session kicked off with a compelling presentation by Mr. Deok-ho Kim, a member of the Economic, Social, and Labor Council. His presentation focused on “Corporate Management and ESG,” during which he shed light on the government’s key labor reform initiatives related to working hours and wages and ongoing discussions within the council on the relevant topics.

In the second session, Mr. Dong Hyuk Kang (Lee & Ko’s attorney) examined the recent trend in jurisprudence in Serious Accident Punishment Act (SAPA) violation cases.  In his presentation titled “Analysis of SAPA Rulings and Forecasting Jurisprudence”, Mr. Kang clarified some of the critical areas that may attract heightened scrutiny from the judicial bodies as well as law enforcement while outlining the key obligations that businesses must stay informed about and actively monitor.

In the final session, Ms. So Young Kim (Lee & Ko’s attorney) explored the latest Issues in workplace harassment and sexual Harassment. She presented recent case studies, emphasizing the importance of understanding follow-up procedures and the precautions businesses need to take in order to address these issues effectively.

Lee & Ko has a track record of offering outstanding legal support in industrial relations, and boasts multiple teams of specialists – including the labor law practice group (30+ expert professionals), environmental law practice group (30+ expert professionals) as well as the SAPA practice group (40+ expert professionals). Lee & Ko is committed to providing a broad range of legal services specifically tailored to each client’s unique needs — ranging from regulatory consulting and litigation support — to help businesses navigate the complexities of industrial relations.