Long Working Hours in Korea: Based on the 2014 Korean Working Conditions Survey
Safety and Health at Work
;
: 343-346, 2017.
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en Inglés
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Long working hours adversely affect worker safety and health. In 2004, Korea passed legislation that limited the work week to 40 hours, in an effort to improve quality-of-life and increase business competitiveness. This regulation was implemented in stages, first for large businesses and then for small businesses, from 2004 to 2011. We previously reported that average weekly working hours decreased from 2006 to 2010, based on the Korean Working Conditions Survey.METHODS:
In the present study, we examine whether average weekly working hours continued to decrease in 2014 based on the 2014 Korean Working Conditions Survey.RESULTS:
The results show that average weekly working hours among all groups of workers decreased in 2014 relative to previous years; however, self-employed individuals and employers (who are not covered by the new legislation) in the specific service sectors worked > 60 h/wk in 2014.CONCLUSION:
The Korean government should prohibit employees from working excessive hours and should also attempt to achieve social and public consensus regarding work time reduction to improve the safety, health, and quality-of-life of all citizens, including those who are employers and self-employed.
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Asunto principal:
Comercio
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Consenso
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Pequeña Empresa
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Corea (Geográfico)
Tipo de estudio:
Guía de Práctica Clínica
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Safety and Health at Work
Año:
2017
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