Labor Standards Act – Xiri Attorneys-at-law

Probationary Period: Three Legal Considerations for Startups

Posted on Jun 24, 2024 by Sabine Lin and Peter Lin

Probationary periods are commonly adopted by employers in Taiwan. The purpose of a probationary period is for employers and employees to assess each other's suitability. During a probationary period, both...

Navigating Employment Law in Taiwan: A Practical Checklist for Foreign Entrepreneurs (2023)

Posted on Nov 30, 2023 by Sabine Lin and Peter Lin

This checklist covers key aspects such as working hours, wages, and social securities. By familiarizing yourself with these critical elements, you can fortify your position and mitigate potential legal challenges....

AI Is Knocking on the Door: 5 reminders about ChatGPT-generated Employment Agreement

Posted on Aug 11, 2023 by Sabine Lin and Peter Lin

We understand that startups may be interested in using the agreement generated by ChatGPT considering the cost and efficiency. Given such, we would like to address at least 5 crucial...

Legal Relationships between Startups and Talents: Three Common Types of Labor Service Contracts

Posted on Apr 28, 2023 by Sabine Lin and Peter Lin

Characteristics of Employment Agreement, Mandate Agreement and Independent Contractor-ship...

PRIMER FOR STARTUPS: HOW TO ENTER INTO PROPER DOCUMENTATION WITH EMPLOYEES

Posted on Nov 23, 2022 by Sabine Lin and Peter Lin

During the initial startup stage, through emails or verbal communication, employers often agree to mundane matters such as working hours, vacations, salaries, stock options, etc. However, employers may not sign...

PRIMER FOR STARTUPS: DO’S AND DONT’S WHEN RECRUITING EMPLOYEES IN TAIWAN

Posted on Nov 15, 2022 by Sabine Lin and Peter Lin

Despite offering more lively and flexible working arrangements, it is not uncommon for startups to inadvertently violate laws and be fined by labor authorities if they do not pay attention...

Employment Law Compliance – Uber Eats Cases Shed Light on Gig Economy

Posted on Mar 22, 2021 by Peter Lin

In Taiwan, Uber Eats used to partner with local qualified third-party “Cargo Transportation Businesses” to deliver food. However, it recently changed its operational structure. Under the new structure, Uber Eats...