If You Need Assistance from a Labor Law Specialist, Read This Carefully
1. In Labor Disputes, a Single Misstep Can Alter the Course of Your Life
Labor disputes are not merely “disagreements with an employer.”
An unjust dismissal or excessive disciplinary action can lead to permanent career disruption.
Unpaid wages may escalate into criminal complaints or civil litigation.
In cases involving serious industrial accidents, business owners or executive officers may face criminal liability under the Serious Accidents Punishment Act (Article 2, Paragraph 9 of the Act on Punishment of Serious Accidents, etc.).
In particular, labor disputes cannot be resolved by reviewing the Labor Standards Act alone.
Multiple statutes operate simultaneously, including the Trade Union and Labor Relations Adjustment Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and the Serious Accidents Punishment Act. Depending on the initial response strategy, administrative sanctions, criminal liability, and civil damages risks can compound rapidly.
The most dangerous decision at this stage is thinking, “I’ll try to handle this on my own.”
The anxiety and pressure you are feeling right now are not excessive.
Once the direction of a labor dispute is set incorrectly, it is extremely difficult to reverse—and the consequences are far heavier than most expect. This is why early involvement of a labor law specialist is often the decisive starting point.
2. If Any of the Following Apply, You Are Already in the Middle of a Labor Dispute
Labor disputes do not occur only in exceptional cases.
If any of the situations below apply to you, your circumstances are likely already subject to legal evaluation.
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You have received notice of unfair dismissal or disciplinary action, or you are being pressured to resign
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Wages, severance pay, or overtime/night/holiday pay have not been properly paid
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You are facing issues related to workplace harassment or sexual harassment, or an internal investigation is imminent
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You are classified as a freelancer or platform worker and are denied protection under the Labor Standards Act due to the contract structure
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Liability issues have arisen following an industrial accident
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You have received notice from the Ministry of Employment and Labor (local labor office or branch) regarding a complaint investigation, labor inspection, or criminal case initiation
Although these cases may appear similar on the surface, the applicable laws and standards of proof differ significantly.
Missing the right timing or choosing the wrong strategy can leave adverse records, which may hinder you throughout all subsequent proceedings.
At this stage, the role of a labor law specialist is not merely that of a representative, but rather a coordinator who determines how far legal risk can be controlled.
3. Common and Critical Mistakes Repeated in Labor Disputes
This section addresses recurring errors frequently seen in practice.
Typical examples include responding emotionally and leaving legally disadvantageous messages through texts or messaging apps, or filing complaints before labor authorities without adequately organizing facts and evidence.
Another frequent mistake is choosing the wrong order among criminal, administrative, and civil procedures, thereby narrowing one’s own legal position.
These errors may seem minor, but they can lead to irreversible consequences.
This is precisely why early involvement of a labor law specialist is essential.
4. How Decent Law Firm Provides Support – Controlling Labor Risk
Decent Law Firm does not approach labor cases as isolated disputes.
We structure evidence with investigations and litigation in mind, and design the overall case flow through procedural risk analysis at each stage.
In particular, cases are led by Attorney Junhyung Park, who is also a Certified Labor Attorney, with extensive experience in both major law firm labor teams and labor consulting firms. This ensures a consistent and integrated approach where legal and labor issues are not treated separately.
Drawing on experience representing both employers and employees, we provide realistic options tailored to each case, while managing complex risk factors linked to labor management, accounting, and industrial accident matters.
Our goal is not to offer abstract explanations, but to deliver response strategies that lead to tangible results for clients facing anxiety and pressure due to labor issues.
Labor disputes can escalate into irreversible burdens the moment the initial direction is misjudged. For this reason, professional control from the very beginning is essential.
Decent Law Firm is committed to providing tailored, controllable solutions—focused not on inflaming disputes, but on managing them strategically for each client’s specific situation.
