Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2018-08-22
Taiwan’s laws and regulations outline 15 different types of vacation time to
A new survey by job bank 1111 finds that half of workers may face trouble or repercussions for taking time off. (CNA)
which workers may be entitled in different circumstances. But a new survey by job bank 1111 finds that half of workers may face trouble or repercussions for taking time off.
The survey, conducted from August 7-21, asked 1,069 workers about their experience taking time off.
37% of respondents reported difficulty taking leave on short notice. Workers in construction, real estate, the media, and publishing were among those who had to hardest time getting time off quickly.
1111’s deputy head says that workers in small companies have an especially difficult time getting time off. He said that difficulties getting vacation time may be a result of companies hiring too few workers for the amount of work that need to be done. [FULL STORY]