Foreign workers in Taiwan, including overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), are entitled to sick leave benefits. These help ensure that workers receive prompt medical care and financial support, especially while they are recovering from an illness or an injury. This article presents an overview of the different types of sick leave that foreign workers in Taiwan … Read more
When I first arrived in Taiwan for work, I kept hearing stories about “refunds”. Some workers said they got money back after leaving the country. Others waited years only to realize they were never eligible. The truth is that Taiwan refunds are not as simple as many agencies make them sound. Some refunds exist. Others … Read more
The first time I came to Taiwan for work, I thought the hardest part would be the language barrier. But as the months passed, I realized what truly challenged many Filipino workers was something deeper and more hidden. Exploitation here does not always look dramatic. It often appears in quiet ways: small deductions that don’t … Read more
Taiwan has an advanced public transportation system that makes it easy to get around. There are buses and trains operating within (and between) cities and towns. So whether you’re commuting to work or other places, you can choose from many transport options. To help ensure a safe, convenient, and orderly travel experience for everyone, the … Read more
In my experience starting my own application for Taiwan, one thing confused me more than anything else: legal agency fees in Taiwan for Filipinos. I kept seeing different numbers online, hearing different stories from friends, and getting mixed messages from recruiters. If you’re comparing agencies right now or helping someone in the family prepare, I … Read more
I’ve learned over time that TikTok doesn’t show the full picture of life in Taiwan, especially for OFWs. The clips are fun to watch and helpful sometimes, but they miss the daily realities we face, from travel costs to visa rules to actual living expenses. If you’re checking TikTok before coming here, let me walk … Read more
Occasionally, companies ask their employees to work overtime to handle an increased workload and meet urgent deadlines. This enables them to meet productivity targets, while also providing employees the opportunity to earn additional income. Previously, we’ve talked about regular or normal working hours in Taiwan, as stipulated in the Labor Standards Act (LSA). In this … Read more
I’ve read many guides about how to ace job interviews abroad. They focus on how to answer questions well, how to impress your recruiter, and how to show confidence when you speak. But after going through my own interviews for work in Taiwan, I learned something important. It’s not only about answering questions. It’s also … Read more
In accordance with the Labor Standards Act (LSA), workers in Taiwan are entitled to a certain number of leave days each year, depending on their employment contract. These include public holidays, sick leave, and annual leave or “vacation leave,” which foreign workers usually take to return to their home countries and spend time with their … Read more
Working in Taiwan comes with many opportunities, but it also comes with strict requirements. One of the most important is the Taiwan medical examination. Whether you are applying as a factory worker, caregiver, machine operator, or household service worker, passing the medical exam is a non-negotiable rule. If a foreign worker fails this exam, they … Read more
