My part-time job boss is violating the employment contract by not paying minimum wage.

Hello.

If you received an hourly wage lower than the minimum wage while working at a convenience store, this constitutes a violation of Article 6 of the Minimum Wage Act and Article 36 of the Labor Standards Act.

It is invalid for an employer to pay a worker less than the legal minimum wage.

Also, upon retirement, unpaid wages and severance pay must be paid within 14 days, and if not complied with, the employer may be subject to punishment.

Reporting unpaid wages regarding employment contract violations is possible through the Ministry of Employment and Labor, and you can process it more smoothly if you prepare evidence such as the employment contract, wage statement, copy of the bank account where wages were deposited, and the employer's personal information.

The reporting method allows you to either visit the Ministry of Employment and Labor in person or submit through fax, mail, or the internet (Ministry of Employment and Labor website).

If unpaid wages are confirmed as a result of the labor ministry's investigation, an order to pay wages will be issued to the employer, and if not complied with, this becomes subject to criminal punishment (imprisonment of up to 3 years or a fine of up to 30 million won).

If the employer ultimately does not pay wages, you can claim wages through a payment order application or small claims court, and even after receiving a judgment, if non-payment continues, you can directly receive the amount from the employer's property through compulsory execution and provisional attachment.

Such legal procedures must be initiated within 3 years from the date the wage non-payment occurred, and if it's difficult to resolve on your own, getting help from a labor attorney is also a good method.

In addition, there is also a simplified replacement payment that the labor ministry pays on behalf of the employer.

If the inquirer quits the part-time job, you can receive the final 3 months' wages and severance pay for the final 3 years within approximately 7-10 million won.

Although the situation is difficult, please be sure to recover your legal rights.