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Should unpaid interns apply in Taiwan apply for labor insurance?
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Interns who sign a training contract with an organization and receive a training allowance are subject to labor insurance regulations. However, if the organization hosts the internship on behalf of a school during summer or winter breaks, and the interns are evaluating for academic purposes without an employment relationship or payment, they are not eligible for labor insurance according to the regulations.
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Should consultants of a company participate in Taiwan’s labor insurance?
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If consultants have an employment relationship with the company, work and receive salary, the company should register them from labor insurance. If there is no employment relationship and they only receive reimbursements for expenses, they are not eligible for labor insurance and must deregister if previously registered.
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How should the procedure for adding foreign employees to Taiwan’s labor insurance be handled?
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When registering foreign employees for labor insurance, the employer must fill out the additional insurance application form and attach a photocopy of the work permit and Alien Resident Permit (ARC).
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Must employers necessarily enroll in Taiwan’s labor insurance for their own company?
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Employers who are actively working can voluntarily enroll in labor insurance under the same insurance unit as their employees, based on their personal preference.
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Should a company enroll its appointed managers in Taiwan’s labor insurance? Is it mandatory or voluntary?
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Legally appointed managers who are actively working can be voluntarily enrolled in labor insurance for their protection at work and life. The company acts as the insurance unit, and monthly insured salaries must be reported according to regulations.
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