[Background] 

When an individual employer withdraws from a joint workplace welfare fund, they must establish an in-house workplace welfare fund or contribute the distributed assets. However, current laws lack a reporting obligation upon withdrawal, making it impossible to verify the fulfillment of subsequent obligations. Thus, it is necessary to impose a reporting obligation on participating employers upon withdrawal to strengthen guidance and supervision.

[Main Points]

If a participating employer of a joint workplace welfare fund meets the withdrawal requirements and applies to withdraw, the joint welfare fund corporation must report the reason for withdrawal to the Minister of Employment and Labor within three weeks from the date the joint fund council decides on the withdrawal.