I Love ESL Ltd. is an official Korean Government sponsored recruiting agency for the EPIK program (English Program In Korea, offered by Ministry of Education of Korea) and other programs. As an official contractor for the Ministry of Education and the Provincial Offices of Education, I Love ESL Ltd. can ensure that you work in the most reputable teaching settings in Korean public schools compared to other recruiting agencies who only have a contract with a few levels of the government.  

About the Program

• EPIK (English Program in Korea) run by the Korean Ministry of Education was established in 1995 with the mandate to improve the English speaking abilities of students and teachers in Korea, to develop cultural exchanges, and to reform teaching methodologies in English while enhancing the Korean image internationally.
• EPIK, program of the Korean Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, invites responsible, enthusiastic native English speakers to conduct English conversation classes for Korean primary and secondary public school students as part of the Korean government's aim to promote and strengthen English language education.

**Starting dates & application dead line for EPIK jobs.  

1.  September 2009.

2.  Between March and September (not many but some positions are available, please check with us)

3. The dead line for September 2009 EPIK jobs is June 15th. All your visa documents should arrive in Korea by June 15th at the latest.

• Many people apply for the public school jobs in Korea and some jobs are filled way before the dead line, Jobs in Metropolitan cities for example. Therefore, for some high-demand jobs, the dead line is not relevant at all and require you to apply as soon as possible.
• Considering the time it takes to get your visa documents as well as the successful completion of the job interview, we advise you to order your visa documents immediately and start the application procedures as soon as possible to secure a position as the jobs are filled on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Please note that the information below is general information prepared by the federal government's education department. Generally, the rules apply to all the Provincial Offices of Education (all the public schools in Korea). However, depending on the location, there may be slight differences. If the information provided here and the information on your contract is different, the information on your contract is the one that applies to you (your contract overrides the information below).

There are many different teaching positions available in Korea, and most likely you are trying to decide which job would best fit your personal and career goals. The EPIK (English Program in Korea) program has several advantages to offer, which we would like to highlight here.

Regular Hours and Vacation Time
First of all, EPIK participants have very regular working hours (9-5) and are not contractually obligated to work during evenings or weekends. All Provincial Office of Education participants are employed by the Korean government, and can thus take all national holidays off in addition to 14-21 days paid vacation time (longer vacation provided in some areas). And because participants work in the public school system, they can sometimes enjoy additional paid time off when schools are closed.

Job Security
As a government employee, your job is secure with Provincial Office of Education. You will never be released from your job for budget or institutional problems nor for preferential reasons, like your physical appearance or your accent. Also, you are always paid in full and paid on time, unlike some private academies.

More Prestige
Provincial Office of Education is the only national English teaching program sponsored by the Korean government and can carry more weight on a resume or CV. Work well done in Provincial Office of Education also has more prestige and can bring widespread recognition in a local community or even in a province. EPIK is also a great launching point for an English (ESL/EFL) teaching career.

More Flexibility
Provincial Office of Education positions offer a lot of flexibility in your teaching. Most Provincial Office of Education participants have autonomy over what they teach and do not have to adhere to rigid rules or pre-designed textbooks. Provincial Office of Education participants usually have little administration work and are not hindered by having to meet academic objectives, but can focus more on building confidence and having fun in the classroom.

More opportunities to experience Korea
During the 10-day EPIK orientation you can form a network with all of the EPIK participants who will go on to work in various areas of the country. As a result, you will have more opportunities to travel around the country and meet with friends who can give you firsthand accounts of the diversity among Korea's regions. Public schools also sponsor frequent field trips to historical and leisure spots around the country, where EPIK participants have been able to enjoy everything from hiking in national parks to day trips to an outlying island. Some EPIK positions, outside of large city settings, can show you a side of Korea that most people from outside Korea never see where tradition still thrives and you will be immersed in the sights and sounds that define Korea.

A Greater Impact
In Provincial Office of Education, you will have the opportunity to network with high ranking education officials and administrators who can improve the way English is taught in the public schools of Korea. Simply by sharing the different ways in which you learned English, you can give them valuable input and ideas which can affect change on an official level. You will also have the opportunity to teach students of all different backgrounds, and not just those students who can afford private lessons. You may also have the opportunity to teach public school teachers, who will then go on to teach English to their students. In other words, you can potentially reach many more people and have a much greater impact than with other teaching jobs in Korea. In some areas of Korea, young students have still never met a foreigner and will be fascinated by everything you do and say. You can break false conceptions and open the world to them as a true cultural bridge. Most teaching jobs in public schools involve working with a co-teacher and often the co-teacher will teach grammar and writing and you will be required to focus on conversational English and pronunciation. Often class sizes range from 20-45 students per class. Most teaching jobs in public schools involve working with a co-teacher who will focus on teaching grammar and writing while you will be required to focus on conversational English and pronunciation. Often class sizes range from 20-45 students per class.

You are required to teach 22 classes (not hours) per week. If you teach at an elementary school one class is 40 minutes long. If it is a high school, one class is 50 minutes. Based on our (I Love ESL's) past experience, overtime (extra classes) is often available in the public schools in Korea that allows you to earn a higher salary than other jobs available in Korea. Since you are only required to teach 22 classes per week as opposed to 30- 36 classes or 30 teaching hours required by private institutions, the work load even after overtime, is still a lot lighter than the workload at private institutions.

Ø   Teaching for the elementary, middle, high school students (You will be hired by a Provincial Office of Education and will be teaching at public schools).

Ø   Starting date: check with I Love ESL

Ø   Salary: 2.0-2.85 M depends on your qualification and location you teach

Ø   Housing: single

Ø   Working hours: 9am-5Pm, (but your teaching hours are 22 hours per week during the school hours) Monday to Friday.

Ø   Vacation: All Provincial Office of Education participants are employed by the Korean government, and can thus take all national holidays off in addition to 14-21 days paid vacation time (longer vacation provided in some areas).

Ø   An additional paid two-week vacation will be provided between contracts for renewing members.

Ø   11 Paid sick leave per year

Ø   Full government medical benefit, Korean National Pension Plan.

Ø   Teachers complete the 1 year contract will be entitled to receive severance pay one month equivalent.

Basic requirement (Qualification)

EPIK participants must meet the following basic eligibility requirements.

Ø   Be a citizen of a country where English is the primary language.

ü   By E2 visa law, EPIK teachers should have a citizenship from one of the following countries: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States, and South Africa. Must have studied from the junior high level (7th grade) and resided for at least 10 years or more in the country where English is the primary language.

ü   Ethnic Koreans with legal residency in a country where English is the primary language can apply, but must provide proof of English education beginning from the junior high school level.

Ø   Hold a minimum of Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.

ü   Applicants with a 2 year associate degree or have completed minimum of 2 years in university can apply to the TaLK program.

Ø   Be mentally and physically healthy

Ø   Have a good command of the English language.

Ø   Have the ability and willingness to adapt to Korean culture and living

Ø   If you are a male citizen of the Republic of Korea under the age of 35, you must have either completed mandatory military service or have received an official waiver

 Remuneration 

Applicants with a 2 year associate degree or have completed minimum of 2 years in university can apply to the TaLK program. The amount of provincial pay varies depending on the location within the POE and the number of schools taught at. US dollar equivalent is subject to change depending on current exchange rate.

Benefits

Settlement Allowance - 300,000 KRW (one-time payment)

• All EPIK GETs, regardless of level, will be provided with a settlement allowance of 300,000 KRW within the first month of their first contract.

Free Furnished Housing Provided - Single studio-type housing

• Free furnished housing or a rent subsidy will be provided by the host POE.
• A leased house/apartment/studio-type room as well as basic household goods will be provided by the host POE.
• Basic household goods include: a bed, a table and chairs, a wardrobe, a gas stove, a refrigerator, a washing machine, a microwave oven, and a TV set.
• Utilities and maintenance fees are not provided for and are the responsibility of the EPIK GET.
• Due to variations in housing costs in different regions of Korea, the size and location of the supplied housing can vary from POE to POE.
• If housing is unavailable, a monthly rent subsidy of 400,000 KRW will be provided in lieu of free furnished housing

Severance Pay - Equal to approximately one month's salary / year

• All EPIK GETs, regardless of level, who successfully complete a one-year contract will be entitled to receive severance pay. Severance pay is equal to approximately one month's salary.

Entrance/Exit Allowance

• Within the first month of the contract, all EPIK GETs, regardless of level, will be provided with 1,300,000 KRW of Entrance Allowance.
• To prevent early termination of contracts, the Entrance Allowance is issued as a form of a loan from the employer to the EPIK GET. In the event that the contract is terminated within six (6) months of its implementation, including renewal contracts, regardless of course or grounds, the EPIK GET will repay the above-mentioned loan to the EPIK office immediately.
• An Exit Allowance of 1,300,000 KRW is provided upon successful completion of the 1 year contract.

Renewal Allowance

• 2,000,000 KRW will be provided upon successful completion and renewal of your contract with the same POE. In this case, the other allowances (Settlement, Entrance, and Exit) do not apply.

Compulsory Medical Insurance - 50% of your premiums paid by your employer

• Pursuant to the National Medical Insurance Act, 50% of your medical insurance premiums will be paid by your host POE. Current medical insurance premiums total approximately 4.31% of your salary and are payable monthly. Half of this amount, about 2.1%, will be paid by your host POE, with the remaining amount being deducted from your monthly salary. This medical insurance will allow you to receive medical attention and prescription medicines at a fraction of their original cost. In the event that EPIK GETs have dependents living with them in Korea, their host POE will continue to pay 50% of their medical insurance premiums for both the GET and his/her dependents.

National Pension Scheme - 50% of your compulsory contributions paid by your employer (some information is outdated but will soon be updated)

• National Pension Scheme - Pursuant to the Korean National Pension Corporation Act, 50% of your compulsory pension contributions will be paid by your host POE. Current compulsory pension contributions total approximately 9% of your salary and are payable monthly. Half of this amount, about 4.5%, will be paid by your host POE, with the remaining amount being deducted from your monthly salary.
• National Pension Scheme Refunds - At present, only EPIK ELIs holding American or Canadian citizenship are eligible for a lump-sum pension refund upon successfully completing their contract and departing Korea. Information and documentation to apply for this refund can be found on the Korean National Pension Service website. EPIK ELIs from countries other than the USA and Canada are only entitled to receive pension benefits in the case of retirement or tragedy. More information about pension benefits and refunds can be found on the Korean National Pension Service

Tax Exemption - 2 years of income tax exemption (except for Canadians-this information is outdated but still relevant for some job applicant, please ask I Love ESL for updated information

With the exception of Canadians, all EPIK ELIs, regardless of ELI level, are exempt from paying Korean income tax for the first two years of their employment in Korea. To be eligible for this tax exemption, you must submit official proof of residency in the form of Residency Certification from the relevant jurisdictional tax office of your country of permanent residence. This document must be submitted to the supervisor of your POE within one month of your arrival in Korea. In order to be tax exempted, you are required to submit documents below to your supervisor within the first month of your employment.

• an Application Form(provided by your supervisor)
• a copy of Residence Certificate(issued by the competent authority - Revenue Office of your resident country)

If you have previously worked for more than two years in Korea, you are ineligible for this income tax exemption. Income tax exemption can be an exceptional benefit since, for example, in the USA, single persons with no dependents may need to pay one-third of their income as tax. As there is no tax treaty between Canada and Korea, Canadian EPIK ELIs will be taxed between 2 and 4 percent on their Korean income depending on their EPIK GET  level.

When you renew your contract with a same POE:

• An additional paid two-week vacation will be provided between contracts for renewing members.
• Teachers complete the 1 year contract will be entitled to receive severance pay one month equivalent.
• 2,000,000 KRW will be provided upon successful completion and renewal of your contract with the same POE. In this case, the other allowances (Settlement, Entrance, and Exit) do not apply.

Locations

There are a number of POEs in Korea. You can indicate which POE you would like to work for (up to three), but there are no guarantees that teachers will be granted their first choice. However, the EPIK office will do their best to place you to your fist choice.

Article 1 (Purpose) This contract is made for the purpose of setting forth the terms and conditions of employment for native English speakers who participate in the English Program in Korea.  

Article 2 (Status of Employment) Employee shall be hired pursuant to this Contract as a [ 1+ level Guest English Teacher(GET) / 1st level GET / 2+ level GET / 2nd level GET/ 3rd level GET].  

Article 3 (Duties) GETs shall perform the following duties: 

   1. To assist Korean teachers with their English class(es) and/or jointly conduct English class(es);

   2. To prepare teaching materials for English class(es);

   3. To assist with the development of teaching materials related to English language education;

   4. To assist with activities related to English language education and other extracurricular activities within the place of employment;

5. To conduct English conversational class(es)/course(s) for Korean teachers and students, and

   6. To perform other duties as designated by Employer including various English programs during the vacation.

  7. Matters not explicitly stated in Article 3 follow the official regulations of each District Office of Education.

 Article 4 (Supervision) Employee shall carry out the duties set forth in the foregoing Article 3 pursuant to and under specific instruction and supervision of the Supervisor of the Work Place designated by Employer.

 Article 5 (Term of Employment) ¨ç The Term of Employment is the period set forth at the beginning of this Contract.

  ¨è This employment period is not continuance and should not be considered as continuance of any former employment in other city/province. Hence, Employer shall hire Employee as a new GET.

 Article 6 (Resignation) ¨ç Employee shall perform the duties set forth under Article 3 hereof during the Term of Employment set forth under Article 5 hereof.

  ¨è However, if Employee should desire to resign from the English Program In Korea and thereby terminate this Contract, he/she must give Employer a thirty (30) day prior written notice of resignation stating a date of and a reason for resignation.

  ¨é In the case of Employee's resignation, the airfare for the return flight shall be borne by Employee, and his/her visa shall be cancelled.

 Article 7 (Work Place) ¨ç Employee shall work at a Work Place as designated by Employer, and the Work Place may be a school, Provincial Office of Education, training center, or any other educational institute located in the City/Province set forth at the beginning of this Contract.

  ¨è Employer may designate multiple Work Places for Employee.

  ¨é Employer may designate Employee to work at a Provincial Office of Education, training center or other educational institute during the vacation. In this case, Employee shall not claim for any additional pay.

 Article 8 (Work Hours) ¨ç Employee shall work eight (8) hours per day for five (5) calendar days per week from Monday to Friday and shall not work on Saturdays, Sundays and any national holidays of the Republic of Korea.

  ¨è The Work Hours of Employee may follow the normal work schedule of civil servants of the Korean Government; however, such Work Hours may be adjusted by Employer as he/she deems appropriate.

  ¨é Actual class instruction hours of Employee shall not exceed twenty-two (22) hours per week. If, however, Employee's actual weekly class instruction hours exceed twenty-two (22) hours due to supplementary class instruction, Employee shall be entitled to a supplementary class instruction pay (20,000won~30,000won/hour).

  ¨ê Employer may require Employee to work overtime in addition to normal Work Days and Work Hours. In this case, overtime pay will be provided(6,000won/hour).

 ¨ë Matters not explicitly stated in Article 8 follow the official regulations of each District Office of Education.

 Article 9 (Salary) ¨ç at the beginning of this Contract. However, the Korean income tax, medical insurance premium and the national pension contribution, as required under Korean law, shall be deducted each month from Employee's salary.

  ¨è Employee's salary shall be paid on the 25th of each month. If this day falls on a national holiday, Saturday or Sunday, the salary will be paid on the immediately preceding business day.

  ¨é When Employee has not worked a full month, salary for that month shall be paid on a pro rata basis either from the first day or until the last day of work.

  ¨ê If Employee should be absent from work without having obtained a prior approval, Employee's salary for that month shall be lessened by the amount calculated on a pro rata basis for the number of unauthorized absent days.

  ¨ë Employee shall not claim, against Employer, any compensation and/or payment other than those provided for in this Contract.

Article 10 (Renewal) ¨ç The Term of Employment stated in Article 5 hereof may be renewed by the mutual written agreement between Employer and Employee, provided that each renewed employment term does not exceed one (1) year.

  ¨è In the case of renewal of this Contract pursuant to the foregoing ¨ç, Employee shall be given two weeks for a home leave which shall take place 2 calendar weeks prior to the contract end date specified in Article 5 hereof until the day immediately preceding the commencement of the renewed term. This two-week home leave will be counted as part of the contract term, and accordingly salary will be paid.

 ¨é Employer shall provide Employee with contract renewal allowance of 2,000,000 Korean Won (KRW) after the commencement of the renewed term.

 Article 11 (Entrance Allowance/Exit Allowance) ¨ç The entrance allowance of 1,300,000 Korean Won (KRW) shall be loaned to support Employee's entrance to Korea. A part of the entrance allowance shall be deducted for the Employee's medical examination (Medical examinations for all the Employees shall be completed during the orientation at the hospital(s) designated by EPIK. Employee who enters outside the orientation period shall complete his/her medical examination on his/her own.). In case of the termination of this Contract within six (6) months, including renewals, regardless of course or ground therefore, Employee shall immediately pay back Employer the above mentioned loan. If Employee works more than six (6) months during the term of Employment from the date of commencement, Employee's obligation to pay back the loan provided pursuant to this provision shall be waived by Employer.

  ¨è If Employee successfully completes his/her duties set forth in this Contract, he/she shall be entitled to an exit allowance of 1,300,000 Korean Won (KRW). In the case of contract renewal, the contract renewal allowance shall be given after the commencement of the renewed term instead of the exit and entrance allowances.

Article 12 (Housing) ¨ç Employer shall provide Employee with housing selected by Employer. Housing selected by Employer may be, including but not limited to, a leased house, a studio-type room, or an apartment. Any and all fees, charges, costs, taxes, expenses, etc. incurred in using the housing shall be borne by Employee.

  ¨è If Employer is not able to provide housing for Employee, Employer shall provide Employee with 400,000 Korean Won (KRW) per month, as a rent subsidy, in lieu of the housing set forth in the foregoing ¨ç

¨é Employer may provide temporary housing until the appropriate housing for Employee becomes available.

¨ê Employer shall decide whether to provide Employee with housing or a rent subsidy after discussion with the employee. Once decided, Employer's decision shall not be subsequently changed during the term of Employment.

  ¨ë If Employer provides housing to Employee, Employer shall provide appliances and furniture such as a bed, table and chairs, a closet, a gas range, a refrigerator, a washing machine, a microwave, and a TV set. Employee shall not request or demand any other appliances or furniture than those provided by Employer.

  ¨ì If Employee uses the housing provided by Employer, Employee shall leave the housing on the day after the last day of the contract. 

 Article 13 (Other Benefits) ¨ç Employee shall be entitled to one time only settlement allowance of 300,000 Korean Won (KRW), when he/she first arrives in Korea. In case of the termination of this contract within six (6) months, regardless of course or ground therefore, Employee shall immediately pay back Employer the fore mentioned allowance.

 ¨è Employer shall provide Employee with half of the medical insurance pursuant to the National Medical Insurance Act of Korea. In the event Employee has his/her family living with him or her in Korea, Employer will also provide and pay for medical insurance premium for Employee's family.

 ¨éEmployees working in remote areas (Wanju,Jinan,Muju,Jangsu,Imsil,Sunchang, Gochang,Buan) may be eligible for a special rural allowance of 100,000 Korean Won (KRW) per month.

 ¨ê Employees working for more than one school are eligible for a multiple school teaching allowance of 100,000 Korean Won (KRW) for two schools or 150,000 Korean Won (KRW) for more than three schools per month.

¨ë Employees with the exception of Canadians, shall be eligible for exemption from paying Korean income tax during the period of the first two years if he/she provides the following documents to the employer before the first payment of salary:

   1) "Residence Certificate" issued by a competent authority of employee's resident country 2) “an Application for Tax Exemption" on non-resident's Korean source income provided under the Korean Tax Treaty. If employee has already worked more than two years in Korea, he/she shall not be eligible for tax exemption.

¨ì The employer shall provide employee with half of the national pension plan deduction(approximately 4.5% of salary) pursuant to the National Pension Corporation Act of Korea. American or Canadian employee is eligible for a pension distribution refund if he/she submits the required documents to the Korean National Pension Corporation when he/she leaves Korea after the completion of his/her contract.

¨í Employee shall be entitled to severance pay (equivalent to approximate one month's salary), upon successful completion of his/her duties.

 Article 14 (Paid Leave) ¨ç Employee shall be entitled to a vacation period of a total of twenty-one (21) calendar days during the Term of the Employment set forth in Article 5 hereof. Employees working in a school system shall have vacation for ten (10) calendar days during the summer and eleven (11) calendar days during the winter recess respectively; employees working in a training center shall take their vacation time in the period outside the training session times. If the requested vacation period interferes with smooth work operations, employer/employee negotiate alternate vacation dates.

¨è Employee shall apply for and obtain Employer's consent to take a leave at least fifteen (15) days in advance.

Article 15 (Sick Leave) ¨ç Employee shall be entitled to a paid sick leave if an illness or injury prevents him/her from performing the duties under this Contract, provided, however, that he/she obtains Employer's consent.<

¨è Employee's paid sick leave during the Term of Employment shall not exceed eleven (11) working days. If Employee requires a sick leave of more than eleven (11) working days total during the Term of Employment, any working days above the 11-day limit will be unpaid.

¨é When Employee takes a sick leave for seven(7) or more consecutive calendar days (inclusive of a national holiday, Saturday, and Sunday), Employee shall submit a practicing doctor's medical report to Employer.

Article 16 (Special Leave) Employee may take a Special Leave for a number of days as set forth below for each of the following events:

  1. Seven (7) calendar days for Employee's marriage.

   2. Seven (7) calendar days for the death of Employee's parent or spouse; five (5) calendar days for the death of Employee's child.

   3. In case of a female Employee, ninety (90) calendar days for a maternity leave.

¨è Special leaves specified in items ¨ç are available with pay. However, maternity leave shall be available with pay for only the first sixty days.

Article 17 (Codes of Conduct) ¨ç Employee shall not behave in any manner which may damage or tarnish the reputation of the teaching profession. Employee shall comply with and observe any codes of conduct applicable to Korean teachers.

¨è Employee shall not engage in any other job (including a part-time job) during the Term of Employment set forth under Article 5 hereof.

¨é Employee shall not be involved in any activities which may cause harm to the students or be of detriment to the reputation of the school.

Employees must not disclose any confidential information about their co-workers,school or program that they have acquired during their term of employment.

Article 18 (Termination of the Contract) Employer may terminate or cancel this Contract upon occurrence of any one of the following events:

   1. If Employee violates the laws of the Republic of Korea

   2. If Employee fails to perform or unsatisfactorily perform any of the duties stipulated in this contract.

   3. If Employee fails to perform continuously his/her duties for more than a week without any excuse.

   4. If any of the information provided in Employee's application is neither true nor accurate.

   5. If it is determined that Employee is prevented from or incapable of performing his/her duties set forth in Article 3 hereof for a medical reason, whether it is a physical or psychological ailment.

   a. If requested by Employer, Employee must be immediately available for a medical examination.

    b. Employee must complete medical examinations (HIV, Drug etc) in Korea required by the immigration office.

   6. If the sick leave used by Employee pursuant to Article 15 hereof exceeds thirty (30) days.

  ¨è In the event that this Contract is terminated pursuant to the foregoing , Employer shall pay Employee a prorated salary based on the number of days actually worked by Employee. In such event, Employee shall be responsible for the return flight to his/her home country. Employee's visa will subsequently be cancelled.

  ¨é In the event of termination of this Contract pursuant to any of the provisions set forth in the foregoing, Employee shall immediately refund the loan to Employer pursuant to Article 11.

Article 19 (Completion of Orientation) ¨ç Employee shall complete an orientation conducted by the XX Office Of Education.

 Article 20 (Indemnity) Employee shall indemnify for and keep Employer harmless from any liability or damages arising from or in relation to any negligent, intentional or illegal activity of Employee during the Term of Employment under this Contract.

 Article 21 (Consent to Information Provision) Employee agrees that the information on his/her application form and Personnel Record Card can be used for governmental statistics collected by employer and the Korean government or for his/her reapplication into the public school system.

 Article 22 (Governing Law, Language and Venue) ¨ç The terms of this Contract and the rights and obligations of the parties hereto shall be construed, interpreted and determined in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Korea.

  ¨è The Governing language of the Contract shall be Korean. The English translation of this Contract is made for the purpose of convenience.

  ¨é If a dispute or disagreement should arise in connection with or out of this Contract, the parties hereto shall first try to resolve it in accordance with a principle of good faith. However, if the parties fail to mutually resolve such disputes or disagreements or come to amicable settlements, their disputes or disagreements shall be finally resolved by arbitration in Seoul, Korea in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board.

  ¨ê Matters not explicitly stated in the Contract shall be determined by Employer by taking Employee's concerns into consideration.

 Article 23 (Signature) In witness whereof, the parties hereto sign the Contract in triplicate on the date entered below with each party retaining one copy and submitting the third copy for Employee's visa application.