Korean Public Golf Course Association, Discusses "Countermeasures for the 'Work Law Package'" Through Professional Management Association

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The Korean Public Golf Course Association (President Woo Jeong-seok) held the "April Public Golf Course Professional Management Association" meeting on the 21st at Mokha Country Club in Chungju, Chungcheongbuk-do, to discuss various matters.

During the meeting, participants engaged in in-depth discussions on the key contents of the so-called "Work Law Package" bills, including the "Basic Law for Workers" and the "Presumption of Employment," as well as countermeasures for the golf course industry. Attendees emphasized that "caddies are independent sole proprietors who provide game assistance services to golfers, receive direct payment from them, and are not subject to any command or supervision from the golf course." They also noted that "a significant number of caddies oppose institutional changes that are disconnected from reality and are deeply concerned about the adverse effects of introducing the presumption of employment," reaching a consensus that careful review is necessary.

Lee Dong-jik (CEO), a certified labor consultant from "Haedam Labor Law Firm," the association's labor consultant, explained various precedents and cases, stating, "If customers pay caddie fees directly to caddies and the caddie self-governance association autonomously manages attendance, leave days, and other operational matters, there should be no presumption of employment."

Following this, Lee Se-jin, Executive Vice President of "Creamicmon," presented eco-friendly food waste treatment and cost-saving measures through the fermentation and liquefaction of Misaeng water to strengthen ESG management, respond to emission regulations, and improve the environment, drawing interest from the attendees.

Kwon Seong-ho (CEO) from "(Company) BnBK," an association advisory committee member, stated, "Proper water management alone can maintain golf course turf in optimal condition," and provided detailed explanations on seasonal and growth-stage watering methods for greens, along with precautions and checklists, eliciting strong responses from the attendees.

Kim Tae-young, Executive Vice President of the Korean Public Golf Course Association, emphasized regarding the presumption of employment and related issues, "It has been confirmed that caddies are professional sole proprietors who are not subject to any command or supervision from golf courses, and thus do not qualify as employees." He further stated, "In addition, the association will do its utmost to reasonably improve unreasonable regulations and policies, given the increasing management burdens caused by high oil prices and high costs."

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