Employment Law in Taiwan
Practical guidance for employees and employers on termination, layoffs, performance improvement plans (PIPs), job transfers, employment contracts, wages, overtime, workplace disputes, and other employment matters under Taiwan law.
Featured Employment Law Guide
Can Your Employer Change Your Role and Then Put You on a PIP in Taiwan?
An employer may have legitimate business reasons for restructuring job duties, but changes to an employee's position are not unlimited under Taiwan labor law. If new responsibilities are imposed and the employee is then placed on a PIP for failing to meet newly introduced expectations, the circumstances surrounding the transfer, performance criteria, and eventual termination should be examined carefully.
Read the Full Guide →A PIP does not automatically make a termination lawful.
Taiwan courts may examine the performance standards, improvement opportunity, and whether termination was truly necessary.
Common Employment Law Topics
Facing an employment dispute in Taiwan?
Emails, performance reviews, HR correspondence, work instructions, and employment records may become important evidence.