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Teachers union calls for unified Labor Day holiday
The National Federation of Teachers Unions urges Labor Minister Hung Sun-han to implement a unified Labor Day holiday and address workplace bullying. They advocate for legal reforms to support workers’ rights, pension sustainability, and family-friendly policies.1天前 -
Childcare Policy Alliance urges dual-caregiver family model
Advocacy groups in Taiwan urge the government to expand public childcare and introduce paid flexible parental leave to boost female labor force participation. They criticize current policies as inadequate and call for a shift to dual-income, dual-caregiver family models to address the country’s low fertility rate.2024/11/14 14:56 -
Survey: 75.7% in Taiwan link work stress to mental health
A survey shows 75.7% of Taiwanese citizens link work stress to mental health issues, with 93% supporting mental health leave. It highlights a call for policy changes.2024/10/09 20:00 -
Labor minister unveils plan to support working women
Discover Taiwan’s new initiative to support female workers by promoting work-family balance and easing the caregiving burden, as announced by the Minister of Labor, He Pei-shan.2024/05/23 17:38 -
Taiwan considers mental health leave for civil servants
The Directorate-General of Personnel Administration Personnel Division Director in Taipei supports adding mental health leave days for civil servants. The proposal includes granting one day of mental health leave each month without wage deductions. Discussions with the Ministry of Civil Service are ongoing to modify leave regulations. Democratic Progressive Party legislator Rosalia Wu advocates for this change, emphasizing no reduction in pay for civil servants taking mental health leave.2024/03/06 17:08 -
Mental health leave adopted by 39 Taiwan universities
Learn about Taiwan’s universities’ efforts to support student mental health, including the implementation of mental health leave policies. Despite concerns about abuse, institutions like NSYSU are leading the way in providing crucial support to students.2024/02/27 18:21 -
364 companies implement reduced work shifts: MOL
The Ministry of Labor in Taiwan has announced that 364 companies have implemented reduced work shifts, affecting a total of 9,809 employees. Among these companies, four manufacturing firms have halted or prematurely ended these initiatives due to urgent orders. The manufacturing industry has been the most impacted, with 203 businesses and 8,791 individuals affected by reduced work hours. The Department of Labor Standards and Equal Employment Director Huang Wei-chen noted that large-scale businesses are typically the first to cease these initiatives when economic conditions improve. Huang also predicted that the number of companies implementing unpaid leave may decrease by the end of the year or early next year. This situation highlights the delicate balance between ensuring employee welfare and meeting business requirements, especially in the face of current economic uncertainties. The Ministry of Labor continues to oversee work policies to protect workers while promoting strong industrial performance.2023/11/08 20:40 -
Ko Wen-je proposes maternity leave ext., pregnancy subsidies
Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) presidential candidate Ko Wen-je has proposed several policies to address Taiwan’s low birth rate. These policies include extending maternity leave, offering a "pregnancy subsidy" of NT$50,000 to expectant mothers, and providing an additional subsidy of NT$100,000 to families after the child is born. Ko also plans to establish a "Population Development Committee" within the Executive Yuan to coordinate efforts between various governmental departments and address the issue of low birth rates. He advocates for increasing public childcare facilities and raising salaries for public preschool teachers and personnel to improve the employment environment for childcare workers. The National Development Council predicts that Taiwan’s population could be halved by 2070 due to low birth rates and an aging population, which would further burden society and younger generations. Ko sees the low birth rate as a security issue for Taiwan, causing labor shortages and challenges in school recruitment.2023/11/07 15:58 -
Hou proposes new childbirth policies and subsidies
KMT presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih has unveiled a new childbirth policy aimed at tackling Taiwan’s low-birthrate crisis. The policy includes subsidies for child-rearing, egg freezing, and housing, as well as increased maternity and unpaid leave allowances.2023/09/25 19:29