Are food expenses included in the minimum wage ?
Are food expenses included in the minimum wage ?
Not long ago, Mr. C , a migrant worker , requested consultation . Looking on the internet, it says that the minimum wage in 2023 is 2,010,580 won (based on 209 hours ) , but on my pay stub, my basic salary is 1.92 million won ( excluding 200,000 won for food expenses ) . I was wondering if this was a violation of the minimum wage . Accordingly, food expenses paid in addition to the basic salary are ' welfare expenses ' . As of 2023 , the remaining amount of 179,894 won after subtracting 20,106 won, which is 1% of the minimum wage, from the welfare expenses is included in the minimum wage . Accordingly, the basic salary is 1,920,000 won plus welfare expenses. We informed you that adding 179,894 won is 2,099,894 won , which is more than the minimum wage of 2,010,580 won, so it is not a violation of the minimum wage . ※ Starting in 2024 , the full amount of bonuses and welfare benefits will be included in the minimum wage . |
In relation to the above case , we will inform you of the minimum wage and the range included in the minimum wage in 2024 .
■ Minimum wage in 2024
: Hourly wage 9,860 won , daily wage 78,880 won (based on 8 hours ), monthly wage 2,060,740 won (based on 209 hours , including weekly holiday allowance )
■ Whether wages are included in the minimum wage ( starting in 2024 )
Wage included in minimum wage | Wages not included in minimum wage |
- Regular bonus paid at least once a month - Welfare benefits paid at least once a month ( Food expenses , lodging expenses , transportation expenses, etc. ) | - Wages for overtime work or holiday work - Extension • Additional allowance for night or holiday work - Unused annual paid leave allowance - Wages paid irregularly ( various allowances, etc. ) |
■ How to determine whether minimum wage has been violated ( applied as of 2024 )
<Example> | pay stub | at minimum wage wages included | ➜ | Minimum wage violation |
normal | 1,587,000 | 1,587,000 | 2,049,250 won ÷ 209 hours = 9,805 won : Minimum wage per hour in 2024 Because it is less than 9,860 won Violation of minimum wage law | |
job allowance | 130,000 | 130,000 | ||
transportation expenses | 100,000 | 100,000 | ||
food rain | 100,000 | 100,000 | ||
overtime pay | 260,000 | |||
bonus | 132,250 | 132,250 | ||
Sum | 2,309,250 | 2,049,250 |
※ It is illegal to lower the previous wage level because of the minimum wage ( Article 6, Paragraph 2 of the Minimum Wage Act ). For example , the lowest
If the meal expenses that were previously paid are not paid due to an increase in the wage rate , whether the meal expenses are included in the regular wage will be determined.
Regardless of the wealth , it is illegal because it causes deterioration of working conditions