Title
Taiwan Minimum Wage Increase 2014
Law
Poea Advisory No. 03, S. 2014
Decision Date
Mar 11, 2014
Taiwan's Council of Labor Affairs has announced an increase in the minimum hourly wage for part-time workers to NT$115 and a rise in the monthly minimum wage to NT$19,273, effective July 1, 2014.

Law Summary

Coverage and Application

  • The wage adjustments apply to all eligible workers in Taiwan as defined under the applicable labor laws and regulations.
  • Separate wage rates are specified for part-time and monthly-paid workers, reflecting the distinction in their work arrangements and payment methods.

Effective Dates and Implementation

  • Part-time workers’ new minimum hourly wage took effect beginning 1 January 2014.
  • Monthly-paid workers’ new minimum monthly wage became effective from 1 July 2014 onward, allowing a staggered implementation.

Reference and Further Information

  • For further queries and detailed information, stakeholders are directed to consult the official Council of Labor Affairs website (//cla.gov.tw).
  • This advisory serves as guidance and information dissemination for all concerned parties, including workers, employers, and Philippine overseas employment agencies.

Legal Authority and Issuance

  • The advisory was issued by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) Administrator Hans Leo J. Cacdac.
  • It provides updates relevant to Philippine workers and employers involved in employment or recruitment related to Taiwan.

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