Have you ever been passed over for a promotion because of your gender? Or perhaps you’ve experienced sexual harassment in the workplace? Both of these are examples of gender-related abuse and discrimination. To help address and prevent such cases, the Taiwan government enacted the Gender Equality in Employment Act. This law aims to promote and … Read more
How many hours do you work per day? Are your working hours within the limits set by the law? In this article, we will talk about working hours in Taiwan, based on the country’s Labor Standards Act (LSA), and implemented by the Ministry of Labor (MOL). Your working hours, along with other details such as … Read more
To ensure the safety of all workers, Taiwan enacted the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). This includes guidelines and measures for protecting those assigned in towers, buildings, power lines, and other high elevations. Any working area that is positioned two (2) meters above ground is considered as an “elevated” work space. When it comes … Read more
Based on the Labor Standards Act (LSA), workers in Taiwan are entitled to leave days and holidays throughout the year. These include rest days or weekly days off, public holidays, annual leave, and so on. When it comes to annual leave, the worker is the one who has the right to schedule his/her leave. But … Read more
There are three types of insurance that are mandatory for all workers (including migrant workers) in Taiwan: health insurance, labor insurance, and occupational accident insurance. In accordance with the Labor Occupational Insurance and Protection Act, workers who got injured or ill while performing their job are entitled to receive occupational accident insurance benefits. Depending on … Read more
Scams are a dime a dozen these days, even in Taiwan. There are investment scams, dating scams, and more recently, scams involving artificial intelligence (AI) technology. If you’re not careful, you could get victimized by unscrupulous groups and scammers! In this article, we have compiled a list of the most common scams affecting workers and … Read more
Regardless of the type of job you have, you are bound to experience stress — physically, mentally, and even emotionally. They key is to learn how to manage stress, be it in the workplace, school, or anywhere else, for that matter. In this article, we’ll be discussing some tried and tested strategies for dealing with … Read more
In a previous post, we talked about labor brokers and their roles in Taiwan’s employment system. Brokers serve as middlemen between job seekers, recruitment agencies, and companies. They help facilitate employment for foreign workers, including OFWs. However, not all “brokers” that you may encounter are legitimate. There are unscrupulous groups and individuals who are out … Read more
Aside from cooks and kitchen helpers, another job that is in-demand in Taiwan are cleaners or housekeepers. They are usually hired by hotels, dormitories, and other accommodation facilities. Some are also recruited by factories, offices, hospitals, clinics, and other establishments. If you are interested to apply as a cleaner or housekeeper in this country, read … Read more
In Taiwan, both local and foreign workers are required to have insurance. This way, in cases of medical emergencies, accidents, or even sudden layoffs due to company closures, both the employer and employees could access financial support at a time when they need it the most. Indeed, the labor insurance system in Taiwan plays an … Read more
