Always get a written contract
Get a written contract that states your wage, working hours, days off, leave, workplace and duties, and keep a copy. Ask whether you can have it in a language you understand, and check before signing if anything is different from what you were told.
Wages and the minimum wage
The minimum wage applies regardless of nationality and changes every year. Check this year’s amount with the Minimum Wage Commission or the Ministry of Employment and Labor. Make a habit of getting your pay statement and checking the base pay, overtime, night and holiday allowances, and deductions.
Keeping your own record of start and finish times and the wages you received becomes important evidence if you are ever not paid.
When there is a problem
If you were not paid, got injured, or were treated unfairly, do not put up with it alone — get advice. The Ministry of Employment and Labor call center (☎ 1350) offers help in foreign languages, and local support centers for foreign workers can also help. If you were hurt at work, also check whether you can receive industrial accident compensation.
In K-lifeon’s "Visa/Labor Information" you can browse notices collected from HiKorea and the Employment Permit System (EPS).