Ministry of Labor Announcement: Preview of the draft "Approval of companion caregivers in the Ministry of Labor's multiple companionship pilot program as workers covered by Article 84-1 of the Labor Standards Act."

This draft stipulates that the "accompanying caregivers" in the "Multiple Companionship Care Pilot Program" promoted by the Ministry of Labor have special working conditions. Article 84-1 of the Labor Standards Act is used, which means: "Can be employed by employees". The two parties shall separately agree on working hours, menstrual holidays, vacations, and night work for women, and shall submit them to the local competent authority for verification.” Through flexible negotiation space, both parties will not be subject to various restrictions on working hours, vacations, etc. stipulated in the Labor Standards Act.