New employment rules to come into effect 1 March 2018

Amendments to Taiwan's Labor Standards Act passed by the legislature on 10 January 2018, after much controversy, protest and debate. Generally speakin...

Restrictions eased on foreign professionals living and working in Taiwan

The Draft Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals passed smoothly through Taiwan’s legislative branch this past October and ...

Taiwan labor law amendments: five key takeaways for employers

In December 2016, Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan made controversial amendments to the Labor Standards Act (the “LSA”) in order to implement a five-da...

Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor further clarifies new leave rules

Since amendments to Taiwan’s Labor Standards Act (the “LSA”) came into force in December 2016, both employees and employers have often found the...