13 April, 2018
The revised GEEA now requires an employer to provide Fertility Treatment Leave (3 days per year) for employees who wish to receive medical fertility treatment, such as artificial insemination and IVF (in vitro fertilization). An employer is required to provide the first day of the three days of Fertility Treatment Leave as paid leave (the other two days are unpaid leave days).
The revised GEEA also prohibits employers from taking disadvantageous measures (such as dismissal or disciplinary action) against an employee on account of taking Fertility Treatment Leave. An employer that violates this obligation may be subject to an administrative fine of up to KRW 5 million.
For further information, please contact:
Stephen Le Vesconte, Partner, Linklaters
stephen.le_vesconte@linklaters.com
