Foreign professionals working in Taiwan should be aware of their basic labor rights. A written employment contract is essential — it should clearly state your job duties, working hours, salary, leave entitlements, and termination conditions. If your contract is only in Chinese, consider getting a professional translation.

Under Taiwan’s Labor Standards Act, you cannot be dismissed without legal cause. If you're terminated unfairly, you may be entitled to severance pay or compensation. You can file a complaint with the local Labor Bureau.

By law, full-time employees must be enrolled in Labor Insurance (covering work-related injuries, illness, and more) and the Labor Pension system, where your employer contributes 6% of your salary. Foreigners leaving Taiwan permanently may apply to withdraw their pension funds.

Common issues foreign workers face include underpayment, lack of insurance registration, or contracts not matching the job. If you encounter such problems, keep written records and seek legal advice early.

For assistance, you can also call Taiwan’s 1955 Labor Hotline (English available).

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