An employer may, in lieu of paying additional wages, grant leave to an employee to compensate for the extended, night and holiday work, etc. prescribed in Articles 51-3, 52 (2) 2 and 56, pursuant to a written agreement with the employees' representative. <Amended on Jan. 5, 2021>
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Labor Standards Act — Article 57 (Compensatory Leave System)
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