ARCs, Working, Contracts
Updated! - Taiwan National Health Insurance NHI
Teachers & other white-collar workers often face a variety of issues and questions around getting their NHI cards & using them. In this article we’ve tried to tackle some of the most common questions, along with providing various pieces of advice.
MoreAdding a Second Job & Changing Jobs
The creation of the National Immigration Agency has re-written the rules on what teachers and white-collar workers need to do to add second jobs & how to change jobs in Taiwan.
MoreAgents
To do well when teaching English in Taiwan, its important to understand the job environment & the kinds of things that will be offered you. Most of us will be contacted by agents. There is confusion about how the agents operate...
MoreCLA Offices: Addresses & Telephone Numbers
Sometimes teachers find themselves in situations where they need to consult with their local Council of Labor Affairs office. Here are the CLA offices nationwide with printable addresses in English & Chinese.
MoreContracts in Taiwan
Contract negotiations cause less stress if you begin early and shop around smart. Your 2nd year is when you can hit your stride..
MoreDentists in Taiwan
Need to go to the dentist? Click this page for a handy-dandy explanation of how things work, as well as a set of nice Chinese-English translation items to help speed you along.
MoreEmbassies in Taiwan, Representative & Trade Offices in Taiwan
The offices that speak YOUR language for SURE!
MoreFines & Deposits
Article by licensed Taiwan labor attorney Alden Su.
MoreLeaving a Job
Article by licensed Taiwan labor attorney Alden Su.
MoreNew Office for ARCs - the National Immigration Agency
There is a new office which handles ARCs for foreign teachers in Taiwan - the National Immigration Agency. Article also lists addresses & phone numbers for each office.
MoreRevisions to the Labor Law Regulations
The maximum number of hours a teacher can work every week is now 32. Heretofore there was no stated limit. The regulations re-iterate that teachers must work at least 14 hours per week for one employer in order to receive an ARC. Positions taken with other employers cannot be for less than 6 hours per week.
MoreTaxes in Taiwan
The latest explanation on how one pays taxes in Taiwan.
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