한국의 비정규고용의 실태와 법률적 쟁점 －비정규고용의 현황, 대응과정 및 향후 개선방안을 중심으로－

Abstract

This paper looked into current situation and key issues regarding temporary workers in Korea during past 15 years as follows:Firstly, the scope of the meaning of temporary workers is broaden to the extent of in-house subcontract workers while it used to be understood to cover only short-term workers, part-time workers and temporary agency workers. In Korea, the meaning of temporary workers seems to generally refer to those who agonize over insecurity of their jobs low wage. Secondly, it can be said such differences in the definition of temporary workers generated the controversies on the range of temporary workers. Thirdly, the practical situation which temporary workers face shows a wide gap between them and regular workers not only by working conditions but also by the rate of social insurance coverage. Fourthly, issues in regard to short-term, part-time and temporary agency contracts and anti-discrimination measures were examined as main legal issues related to temporary workers as well as an recent debate on whether the principal employer has a employer status. Lastly, personal opinions on how to resolve problems caused by temporary position were added.