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President Lai Ching-te announced a new family support strategy, offering NT$5,000 monthly per child, to encourage marriage and family growth. The plan includes flexible parental leave and housing tax incentives.

The Ministry of Labor reports 247 companies in Taiwan have adopted unpaid leave, impacting 3,770 workers due to U.S. tariffs and order fluctuations.

Taiwan’s birth rate dropped over 27% in Sept. 2025. Despite new subsidies and policies, skepticism remains about their impact. Experts highlight financial burdens.

EVA Air faces backlash after demanding documentation for family care leave from a deceased flight attendant’s family. The union calls the request ＂inhumane.＂

EVA Air flight attendants protested in Taipei, demanding better leave policies after a colleague’s death. Unions seek legal protection and policy changes.

EVA Air faces scrutiny after a flight attendant’s death, prompting a review of emergency protocols and leave policies. Authorities demand improvements in aviation safety.

Labor Minister Hung Sun-han addressed Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan, stressing the need for systemic measures to protect workers’ rights on sick leave. This follows public concern after an EVA Air flight attendant’s death. The Ministry of Labor plans to review policies to ensure fair treatment and prevent penalties for taking sick leave.

EVA Air faces scrutiny after a flight attendant’s death post-Milan flight. Union leaders criticize work conditions and leave policies. Investigations continue.

The Taoyuan Flight Attendants Union urges EVA Air to investigate a flight attendant’s death post-shift. Concerns include health risks and strict leave policies.

The Ministry of Labor in Taiwan reports a rise in unpaid leave, affecting 2,831 workers across 155 businesses, mainly in manufacturing. U.S. tariffs impact 827 workers.

Gender equality in Taiwan’s tech industry remains a challenge, with only 18% of senior roles held by women. Experts call for better support and policies to address this imbalance.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.