This news report from KBS News discusses a controversy surrounding a new vacation policy implemented by Korean Air for its cabin crew. The policy assigns points based on when employees use their vacation days, with fewer points awarded for using leave on weekdays and more points for holidays and peak seasons. Employees with fewer points are prioritized for their preferred vacation dates. This system has led to criticism from employees who view it as a way for the company to manage staffing shortages and make it more difficult to take time off, potentially violating labor laws regarding vacation scheduling. Korean Air, however, states the policy aims to ensure equitable vacation usage and maintain minimum staffing levels for safe operations.
