CJ Logistics announced on the 21st that it has sent an official letter to delivery points nationwide to inform delivery drivers to use their guaranteed leave during the heat wave.
Recently, following the decision to guarantee the right to rest and the right to stop work for the health and safety of field workers, the company has taken steps to encourage the usage of leave to protect health rights.
CJ Logistics is gradually expanding the five-day workweek for delivery drivers, and it guarantees maternity and bereavement leave through collective agreements, as well as three days of special leave that can be taken freely at any time.
It also guarantees a three-day holiday each for Lunar New Year and Chuseok, along with delivery-free days on August 14 and 15, ensuring the right to rest. This contrasts with some e-commerce affiliated delivery companies that provide only one holiday per half-year and two holidays per year.
CJ Logistics has adjusted the delivery volume, considering the workload for delivery drivers who have pre-existing conditions or are sensitive to high temperatures during the summer, and has provided guidance to rest immediately if any health abnormalities are detected.
A representative from CJ Logistics said, "We are focusing on building a system where actual rest and safety are realized, rather than just cosmetic measures," and noted, "In the future, we will continue to create a safe and healthy business model that satisfies both the protection of delivery workers' rights and the improvement of customer service quality."