No employer shall construct a dormitory at any place with severe noise or vibration, place with a substantial risk of natural disasters, such as landslide or avalanche, damp place or place likely to flood, place with a substantial risk of pollution from garbage or waste, or any other place where it is difficult for employees to live safely and comfortably.[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 9, 2019]
Enforcement Decree of the Labor Standards Act — Article 56 (Places to Construct Dormitory)
근로기준법 시행령 제56조
This English translation is based on the Korean text effective 2021-11-19. The Korean law has since been amended (current version effective 2025-10-23) — check the Korean original.
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