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Taiwan
- Welcome onboard to Horizons in Taiwan
- Statutory Compensation in Taiwan
- What is the Horizons Payroll Calendar in Taiwan?
- What is the standard employment agreement Horizons offers in Taiwan?
- How are salaries prorated in Taiwan?
- Mandatory Employer Burden in Taiwan
- What are the annual leaves in Taiwan?
- How is Overtime compensation being handled in Taiwan?
- How are expenses handled in Taiwan?
- Why and when are Medical Checkups mandatory in Taiwan?
- What is the sick leave entitlement in Taiwan?
- What are the stautory public holidays in Taiwan?
- Can registrations with social security be backdated in Taiwan?
- What Is the recommended work setup for employees in Taiwan?
- Can employment agreements be backdated in Taiwan?
- In what languages are employment agreements in Taiwan?
- Are probation periods regulated in Taiwan?
- How are annual leaves accrued in Taiwan?
- Can accrued annual leave be carried over in Taiwan?
- What are the paid and unpaid leaves in Taiwan?
What is the sick leave entitlement in Taiwan?
In Taiwan, sick leave entitlements are regulated by the Labor Standards Act and related regulations.
Non-Hospitalized Sick Leave
Employees are entitled to up to 30 days of sick leave per year for illnesses not requiring hospitalization. During this period, employers must pay at least 50% of the employee’s regular wages. If the employee receives labor insurance payments that are less than 50% of their salary, the employer is obligated to cover the difference.
Hospitalized Sick Leave
For illnesses requiring hospitalization, employees may take unpaid sick leave for up to 1 year within a 2-year period. The total combined leave for both hospitalized and non-hospitalized conditions cannot exceed 1 year in any 2-year period.
Occupational Sick Leave
Employees suffering from work-related injuries or occupational illnesses are entitled to occupational sick leave until full recovery. This type of leave is typically paid and is not subject to the standard sick leave limits.
Menstrual Leave
Female employees are entitled to 1 day of menstrual leave per month, with half pay for the first three days taken in a year. Any additional menstrual leave beyond the first three days in a year is deducted from the employee's sick leave entitlement.
These provisions ensure employees have access to necessary leave for illness or injury while balancing the employer's responsibilities to provide support through paid sick leave and coverage for work-related conditions.
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