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If a Taiwan company registers its employees labor insurance late, can it apply for correction with the Bureau of Labor Insurance?
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According to Taiwan’s Labor Insurance system, companies are required to register their employees for insurance on the same day the employee starts work by submitting the insurance application to the Bureau of Labor Insurance. The insurance coverage becomes effective from the date the registration form is mailed or personally delivered to the Bureau of Labor Insurance (with the postmark date from the original post office is considered the mailing date). If the company fails to report the insurance to the employee’s first day of work and the Bureau of Labor Insurance verifies this, the company will be fined according to regulations. The insurance coverage cannot be retroactively applied from the employee’s start date. If an employee’s rights are compromised due to the company’s delayed insurance reporting, the company is responsible for compensating the employee.
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If an employee of a Taiwanese company is already enrolled in labor insurance through another company (or occupational union) or has farmer insurance, does the company still need to register them for labor insurance?
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Regardless of whether the employee is already enrolled in labor insurance through another company (or occupational union) or has farmer insurance, any business entity with employees, including companies and firms, must report and register the employee for labor insurance on the day the employee starts work.
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Should students in cooperative education program participate in Taiwan’s labor insurance?
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Students in cooperative education programs are subject to labor insurance regulations during their training period. According to regulations, the training unit must report and enroll them in labor insurance. If fail to comply with these regulations will result in applicable penalties.
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How can employees working for companies in Mainland China (or overseas) participate in labor insurance?
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The implementation area of the Labor Insurance Act is limited to the Taiwan-Fujian region (including Taiwan Province, Taipei City, Kaohsiung City, Kinmen, and Matsu of Fujian Province). Therefore, according to the regulations, employees who are employed by companies in Mainland China or other overseas regions are not eligible to participate in labor insurance.
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How should labor insurance be handled for Taiwan company employees dispatched to work at overseas branches?
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According to regulations, insured individuals dispatched abroad for investigation, study, or service may continue to participate in labor insurance. Therefore, if an employee is dispatched abroad by their service unit for investigation, study, or service, and maintains an employment relationship with the original unit, the original unit may continue to enroll the employee in labor insurance.
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