"Leave 1 Minute Early on Thursday": Controversy Over 'Cheapskate' Employer

Next is news about a part-time job posting at a cafe that is sparking controversy.

Critics are calling it a "trick" to avoid paying weekly holiday allowances.

Recently, a part-time job posting for a cafe was shared on an online community.

The job requires working 5 hours a day on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, but leaving 1 minute early on Thursday, bringing the total working hours to 14 hours and 59 minutes—just 1 minute short of 15 hours.

Current labor standards law stipulates that if an employee works 15 hours or more per week and completes all scheduled workdays, they must be paid an additional weekly holiday allowance, which is equivalent to one day's paid leave.

Because of this, netizens have raised suspicions that the business intentionally adjusted the working hours to avoid paying the weekly holiday allowance.

Many reactions included comments such as, "A 14-hour work week posting is bad enough, but this is on a bizarre level," and "It's such a petty method."

Some have pointed out that such loopholes may be difficult to legally justify.

It is regrettable to see a lack of employment culture that respects the legitimate rights of workers.

(Source: Online Community)
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