Korea Severance Eligibility Check

In Korea you qualify for severance after one year of continuous service at 15+ contracted hours a week, whatever your contract type. Enter your dates and hours to check and see the payment deadline.

Start date

Leaving date (day after last workday)

Contracted hours per week (4-week avg)

Employment type

Result-

Payment deadline

The three conditions

At least one year of continuous service (365 days).
15 or more contracted hours a week on a 4-week average — part-time, fixed-term and foreign workers included.
You were an employee: if the company directed and supervised your work, a “freelancer” label does not matter.

Deadline and late payment

Severance is due within 14 days of leaving (Art. 9) unless both sides agree to a later date.
Late payment accrues 20% annual interest, and you can file a wage-arrears petition with the Ministry of Employment and Labor.

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FAQ

Do part-timers get severance?

Yes, if they worked 1+ year at 15+ contracted hours a week on average.

When must it be paid?

Within 14 days of leaving unless both sides agree otherwise; late payment accrues 20% annual interest.

Do 3.3% freelancers qualify?

If the company directed and supervised the work, you can be recognised as an employee regardless of the contract label.