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DID YOU KNOW
- Progressivism is a key element of Taiwanese politics, and in 2019 it became the first Asian nation to legalise same-sex marriage.
- In Taiwan, the colour white symbolises death, and is worn at funerals.
- Until 2007, following the construction of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, Taipei in Taiwan was home to the world’s tallest building, ‘The Taipei 101’.
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Employment Information
Taiwan has been subject to a vast range of foreign investment and high productivity, helping it to achieve its position as one of the world’s wealthier nations. Taiwan’s rapid industrial and economic growth in the late 20th century was so unprecedented that is has even been dubbed the ‘Taiwan Miracle’.
Some of Taiwan’s biggest industries include electronics, communications, semiconductors, petroleum refining, chemicals, and more. Many of the world’s top communication and technology firms are regularly establishing branches in Taiwan (Google is one such example), and many expats relocate here every year to find work with leading organisations.
Employees in Taiwan cannot work more than eight hours a day (unless overtime has been agreed) and cannot work more than 40 hours per week. At least two days of rest per week must be provided by employers in Taiwan. Usual business hours in Taiwan are 9:00am till 17:30pm for office staff, and 8:00am till 17:00pm for factory staff. At least an hour’s lunch break must be provided.
Leaves and Public Holidays
Paid annual leave in Taiwan is generally accrued based on an employee’s length of continuous service. This usually works in the following way:
- 3 days of paid leave for an employee who has completed 6 months to less than a year of service
- 7 days of paid leave for employees who have completed a year’s service
- 10 days of paid leave for employees who have completed two years’ service
- 14 days of paid leave for employees who have completed three years’ service
- 15 days of paid leave for employees who have completed five years’ service
- Generally, an additional day of paid leave is provided for each year of service thereafter (up to a maximum for 30 days).
Taiwan celebrates a range of public holidays where employees are not permitted to work. These holidays include:
- New Year’s Day
- Chinese New Year’s Eve
- Lunar New Year
- Peace Memorial Day
- Qingming Festival
- Children’s Day
- Labour Day
- Dragon Boat Festival
- Mid-Autumn Festival
- National Day
Cultural Information
Taiwan’s culture is heavily influenced by its Confucian Chinese and indigenous Taiwanese roots. The prevalent religious beliefs in Taiwan include Buddhism and Taoism, and the official language spoken is Mandarin.
The business culture is Taiwan in non-confrontational, professional, and polite. Taiwanese people are hard-working and generally work longer hours than most workers in other large economies.