ARTICLE 2 (Periods and Wages Excluded from Calculation of Average Wage)

If there is a period falling under any of the following subparagraphs during the period for calculating the average wage pursuant to Article 2 (1) 6 of the Labor Standards Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Act"), such period and the wages paid during that period shall be respectively excluded from the period and the total amount of wages used as the basis for calculating the average wage. <Amended on Jun. 5, 2008, Mar. 2, 2011, Jul. 10, 2012, Nov. 29, 2016, Jul. 9, 2019, Oct. 14, 2021> 1. The period within three months from the date of commencement of probation for a worker who has concluded a labor contract and is undergoing probation. 2. The period of suspension of work due to reasons attributable to the employer pursuant to Article 46 of the Act. 3. The period of maternity leave before and after childbirth, and leave for miscarriage or stillbirth pursuant to Articles 74 (1) through (3) of the Act. 4. The period of suspension of work for medical treatment due to work-related injury or illness pursuant to Article 78 of the Act. 5. The period of parental leave pursuant to Article 19 of the Equal Employment Opportunity and Work-Family Balance Assistance Act. 6. The period of strike or lockout pursuant to Article 2 (1) 6 of the Trade Union and Labor Relations Adjustment Act. 7. The period of leave of absence or inability to work to fulfill obligations under the Military Service Act, the Reserve Forces Act, or the Civil Defense Basic Act. However, this shall not apply if wages are paid during such period. 8. The period of suspension of work due to injury or illness outside of work, or other reasons, with the employer's approval.