Can employment agreements be backdated in Taiwan?

No, employment agreements in Taiwan cannot be backdated. All employment contracts must accurately reflect the actual start date of work. Signing or enforcing a contract with a retroactive start date is not compliant with local labor regulations.


Key Points:

  • No Retroactive Start Dates: The employment agreement must be signed and effective on or before the employee’s first working day.

  • Linked to Social Security: Since registration with Labor Insurance and National Health Insurance (NHI) must occur on the actual start date, backdating the contract would conflict with these legal obligations.

  • Legal and Operational Risk: Backdated agreements can expose both the employer and employee to legal risk, including non-compliance penalties and lack of insurance coverage.


Horizons ensures all employment documentation in Taiwan adheres to legal timelines and local labor standards.

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