Ministry of Employment and Labor [Photo: Yonhap News]
The government announced on May 31 that it will operate a focused reporting period for fraud related to unemployment benefits and employment incentives throughout June. During this time, employment authorities will also conduct special inspections for fraudulent claims.
From June 1 to June 30, the Ministry of Employment and Labor will accept self-reports and tips regarding fraudulent receipt of various employment insurance benefits, including unemployment benefits, parental leave pay, employment incentives, and vocational training costs.
Individuals can report fraud online or by visiting the fraud investigation department of their local employment and labor office. Those who self-report during this period may be exempt from up to five times the amount of additional penalties.
Whistleblowers who report fraud will be protected from any disadvantages, and if the investigation confirms fraudulent activity, they may receive 20% of the fraudulent amount, up to an annual limit of 5 million won for unemployment benefits.
A common example of fraud involves individuals who, despite resigning for personal reasons, collude with their employers to falsely report being laid off for business reasons and subsequently receive unemployment benefits unlawfully.
In cases of illegal activities related to employment stability and vocational development projects, whistleblowers may receive a reward of 30% of the fraudulent amount, up to an annual limit of 30 million won. This includes schemes where employers disguise new hires as eligible unemployed individuals to illegally obtain employment incentives, with the falsely paid wages being returned to the employer.
Lim Young-mi, head of the Employment Policy Office, stated, "Fraudulent claims for employment insurance are serious criminal offenses. If you or someone else has received unemployment benefits or employment incentives through fraudulent means, I urge you to report it promptly. We will do our utmost to ensure that employment insurance serves as a strong support for vulnerable groups."
From June 1 to June 30, the Ministry of Employment and Labor will accept self-reports and tips regarding fraudulent receipt of various employment insurance benefits, including unemployment benefits, parental leave pay, employment incentives, and vocational training costs.
Individuals can report fraud online or by visiting the fraud investigation department of their local employment and labor office. Those who self-report during this period may be exempt from up to five times the amount of additional penalties.
Whistleblowers who report fraud will be protected from any disadvantages, and if the investigation confirms fraudulent activity, they may receive 20% of the fraudulent amount, up to an annual limit of 5 million won for unemployment benefits.
A common example of fraud involves individuals who, despite resigning for personal reasons, collude with their employers to falsely report being laid off for business reasons and subsequently receive unemployment benefits unlawfully.
In cases of illegal activities related to employment stability and vocational development projects, whistleblowers may receive a reward of 30% of the fraudulent amount, up to an annual limit of 30 million won. This includes schemes where employers disguise new hires as eligible unemployed individuals to illegally obtain employment incentives, with the falsely paid wages being returned to the employer.
Lim Young-mi, head of the Employment Policy Office, stated, "Fraudulent claims for employment insurance are serious criminal offenses. If you or someone else has received unemployment benefits or employment incentives through fraudulent means, I urge you to report it promptly. We will do our utmost to ensure that employment insurance serves as a strong support for vulnerable groups."
* This article has been translated by AI.
Copyright ⓒ Aju Press All rights reserved.