Updated : 2025-10-03

E8 Visa

Criteria for Imposing Demerit Points on Employers

Violation Details Demerit Point Penalty
Inadequate Housing Upon detection 10
If not corrected 20
Lack of Required Facilities/Items 5
Excessive Lodging/Meal Costs 10

Failure to Enroll in Industrial Accident Insurance

(per employer, per case)

Within 3 days of enrollment 5

Work prohibition until enrolled

After 3 days of enrollment 10
If not enrolled 15 Employment cancellation
Violation of Minimum Wage Act Upon detection 10
If not corrected 20 Employment cancellation
Non-Payment of Full Wages 10
Wage Arrears 10 Employment cancellation
Non-Payment of Allowances 10
Non-Compliance with Working Hours Upon detection 10
If not corrected 10 Employment cancellation
Failure to Provide Rest Periods or Holidays 10
Violation of Workplace Change Permit 10
Failure to Report Employment Changes 10

Employer's Responsibility for Worker Absconding

1 worker 5
2 worker 10
3 worker 15
4 or more workers 20
Human Rights Violations Verbal abuse 10
Physical assault 20
Sexual violence 30
Confiscation of passports/bankbooks 10
Restriction on outings, etc 10
Non-Compliance with Orders - 5 Penalty after inspection