How long is parental leave in Taiwan, Republic of China?

In Taiwan, Republic of China, parental leave is available for a maximum of 2 years of unpaid leave for each child under 3 years old.

What are the eligibility rules for parental leave in Taiwan, Republic of China?

In Taiwan, supported employees are eligible for parental leave without pay under the following conditions:

• Supported employees must have completed six months of service.
• They can apply for parental leave anytime before any of their children reach 3 years of age.
• The leave duration is available until the child reaches the age of 3.
• If supported employees are raising more than two children simultaneously, the parental leave period is calculated cumulatively. However, the total leave must not exceed two years, determined by the age of the youngest child.

How is parental leave payment calculated in Taiwan, Republic of China?

Employment insurance in Taiwan allows employees to receive a monthly subsidy of 80% of their salary for up to 6 months during parental leave. If there are 2 or more children requiring care at the same time, the allowance is paid for only one child. If both parents are covered by employment insurance and both take parental leave, they can apply for the allowance for only one child and must submit separate applications.

What is the process for applying for paternity leave in Taiwan, Republic of China?

To apply for paternity leave in Taiwan, Republic of China, the supported employee must take the following steps:

• Submit a time-off request under paternity leave using our Global Work Platform™.
• Provide proof of the parental checkups.

How long is maternity leave in Taiwan?

In Taiwan, a female employee is entitled to 8 weeks of maternity leave at full pay (1/2 for employees who have worked less than 6 months). Those suffering a miscarriage are also entitled to take leave. Unpaid parental leave is granted for up to 2 years for each child under 3 years old.

How is maternity leave payment calculated in Taiwan, Republic of China?

In Taiwan, Republic of China, the calculation of maternity leave payment depends on the duration of the female worker's employment.

If the female worker has been employed for more than 6 months, she receives her regular wages during the maternity leave. If her period of service is less than 6 months, she receives wages at half of her regular payment.

What is the process for applying for maternity leave in Taiwan, Republic of China?

To apply for maternity leave in Taiwan, Republic of China, a supported employee must:

• Submit the maternity leave request 1 month prior to the expected delivery date.
• Provide an original copy of the baby’s birth certificate.

Once these documents are submitted and received, the calculation of maternity leave days and the applicable period will be carried out accordingly.

How long is the paternity leave in Taiwan, Republic of China?

Male employees may take 7 days of paid paternity leave which can be used for both paternity days and accompanying their spouses for prenatal checks.

What are the eligibility rules for paternity leave in Taiwan, Republic of China?

Any male employee in Taiwan, Republic of China, whose spouse is pregnant is eligible for paternity leave.

How is paternity leave payment calculated in Taiwan, Republic of China?

In Taiwan, Republic of China, paternity leave is fully paid.