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Ador CEO's Illegal Detention Claim Dismissed by Labor Ministry

NJZ manager's illegal detention claim against Ador dismissed by Ministry of Employment and Labor đź”—

On February 24(KST), according to a report by Chosun Biz, the Seoul Regional Office of Employment and Labor under the Ministry of Employment and Lab…

A claim of illegal detention made by a former Ador employee, A, against the company's CEO has been dismissed by the Ministry of Employment and Labor due to insufficient evidence of workplace harassment. A alleged he was lured into a meeting, illegally detained for three hours while trying to retrieve his laptop, and forced to submit his personal cellphone. Ador countered these claims, stating A refused to explain his actions during an investigation and had formatted the company laptop, making data recovery impossible. Previous complaints regarding workplace harassment at Ador and HYBE were also closed without charges. NJZ and Ador are now preparing for a legal battle, with important hearings scheduled in March and April.

What was the outcome of the illegal detention claim against Ador's CEO?

The Ministry of Employment and Labor dismissed the claim, stating there was insufficient evidence to support allegations of workplace harassment.

What allegations did the former employee make against Ador?

The former employee claimed he was illegally detained for three hours while trying to retrieve his laptop and was forced to submit his personal cellphone without legal grounds.

What are the next legal steps for NJZ and Ador?

A preliminary injunction hearing is scheduled for March 7, and the first trial for the exclusive contract validity is set for April 3.

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