What is the process and eligibility criteria for taking bereavement leave in Taiwan, and how is pay calculated?

In Taiwan, Republic of China, the eligibility criteria for bereavement leave, also known as funeral leave, depend on the relation to the deceased. The duration of leave is as follows:

• 8 days following the death of a spouse, step-parent, parent, or foster parent.
• 6 days following the death of a parent-in-law, grandparent, step-parent or foster parent of a spouse, or a son or daughter.
• 3 days following the death of a sibling, great-grandparent, or grandparent-in-law.

Bereavement leave in Taiwan is fully paid.

The process for applying for bereavement leave involves the following steps:

• The supported employee must submit a time-off request through our Global Work Platform™.
• The supported employee needs to provide the obituary as proof by sending an email to support@hellopebl.com and including the approval manager in the email loop.

What are the guidelines for military service leave in Taiwan, Republic of China, including length, eligibility, application rules, and pay calculation?

In Taiwan, military service leave guidelines for the Republic of China are as follows:

• Length and Eligibility:

1. Taiwanese males who is born by 31 Dec 1993, are mandated to complete up 12 months of military service.

2. Taiwanese males who is born from 1 Jan 1994 to 31 Dec 2004, are mandated to complete 4 months of military service.

3. Taiwanese males who is born from 1 Jan 2005 to 1 Jan 2024, are mandated to complete up 12 months of military service.

4. Furthermore, employees who leaves the army within 8 years might be summoned for education recall according to the government announcement.

• Application Rules: Act of Military Service System

• Pay Calculation: Time spent by employees on reserve duty is treated as paid leave. Employers must maintain the employee’s leave as paid for the duration of the reserve duty, ensuring the employee's position is held during this period.

These guidelines ensure that employees fulfilling their military duties are supported and can return to their previous employment status.

How long is unpaid leave in Taiwan, and what is the process and eligibility criteria for taking it?

In Taiwan, employees are eligible to take unpaid personal leave for up to 14 days per year. The process for taking unpaid leave involves the following steps:

• Employees must handle personal matters to be eligible for unpaid leave.
• Approval for unpaid leave must be obtained from the employee's manager.
• The employee should submit a time off request under the unpaid personal leave time off policy through our Global Work Platform™.
• Employers are required to track the employee's attendance according to local regulations.