Taiwan (TW)

Employees aged 15–65 working for employers with 5+ employees; smaller employers may voluntarily enroll. Foreign workers with valid ARC and work permit must be enrolled by employer from day 1.

Employer files with Bureau of Labor Insurance (BLI) within 3 days of hire. Check coverage at: www.bli.gov.tw. If employer fails to enroll, report to city Labour Bureau (勞動局) or call 1955.

Employees insured under Labour Insurance. Foreign workers with a valid work permit are eligible for parental leave allowance; unemployment benefit for foreigners requires re-employment qualification check.

Enrolled by employer automatically alongside Labour Insurance. Unemployment claim: register at local Employment Service Station (就業服務站) within 14 days of job loss. Parental leave allowance claim: apply to BLI within 10 days of leave start.

All employees subject to the Labour Standards Act. Foreign workers holding ARC with valid work permit are covered. Workers on ARC longer than 5 years must be enrolled; some short-term or project-based foreign workers may be excluded — confirm with MOL.

Employer must open individual account at BLI within 15 days of hire. Check account balance at: www.bli.gov.tw (requires NHI card reader or online ID). Voluntary contributions: file election form with employer at any time.

Parent insured under Employment Insurance for 1+ year; on approved unpaid parental leave; child under age 3. Foreign workers with Employment Insurance enrollment are eligible.

Apply to BLI within 10 days of leave start. Documents: ARC, birth certificate/household registration, employer leave approval letter, bank account.