The Central Labor Relations Commission has reaffirmed that Hyundai Motor Company is not obligated to negotiate with its sales staff, known as car masters.
On August 31, the commission held a review meeting regarding a request for corrective action concerning Hyundai's announcement of its negotiation demands, maintaining its initial ruling.
Nine subcontractor unions had demanded negotiations with Hyundai, but the company denied its user characteristics and did not announce the request, prompting the filing of this case.
Previously, the Ulsan Labor Relations Commission determined that workers in the company cafeteria and factory security, who are employed by subcontractors, must adhere to Hyundai's hygiene standards and security systems while working on Hyundai-owned premises, thus recognizing the company's obligation to negotiate on industrial safety-related issues.
In contrast, the car masters argued that they operate under a separate business entity that has a contract with Hyundai, managing their own sales space and organization, including recruitment, personnel management, and compensation, and therefore do not recognize Hyundai's user characteristics.
The Central Labor Relations Commission upheld the Ulsan Labor Relations Commission's ruling.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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