On February 27, 2025, Dentons Lee successfully hosted a special seminar analyzing the latest Supreme Court en banc decision on ordinary wages and the Ministry of Employment and Labor’s updated guidelines. The session provided an in-depth review of the background and rationale behind the first revision of the ordinary wage criteria in 11 years and explored how businesses can apply these new standards to their wage structures. Practical case studies were presented to help corporate professionals develop effective response strategies.

In the first half of the seminar, Senior Attorney Eunjee Kim of Dentons Lee compared the key elements, concepts, and characteristics of wages and ordinary wages while analyzing significant court rulings on the subject. In the second half, Yongseok Hwang, a consultant at Dentons Lee and CEO of LogIn Labor Law Firm, provided strategic guidance on how businesses can respond to the expanded scope of ordinary wages following the latest ruling. The event concluded with a Q&A session led by Senior Attorney Seon Ae Choi, who addressed attendees' inquiries.

The seminar attracted strong interest from HR and legal professionals and was successfully concluded. It provided businesses with valuable insights and practical strategies for navigating the evolving landscape of ordinary wage regulations.

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