The Ministry of Labor's "Employment Security Measures" has been extended to the end of October, with a maximum subsidy of NT$11,500

In response to the international economic and trade situation, the "Employment Security Measures" of the Ministry of Labor, originally scheduled to end at the end of July, will be extended to October 31. It applies to workers in nine major industries who have implemented overtime work for more than 30 days and completed the registration notification. Qualified workers can receive a monthly wage difference subsidy of up to 11,500 yuan.

The Ministry of Labor's "Employment Security Measures" currently apply to nine major industries, including food and feed manufacturing, textile industry, rubber products manufacturing, plastic products manufacturing, metal products manufacturing, electrical equipment and equipment manufacturing, machinery and equipment manufacturing, automobile and parts manufacturing, and other transportation and parts manufacturing.

Ke Xiuyan, director of Yunjianan Branch of the Ministry of Labor, said that qualified workers can apply for the wage difference subsidy by themselves or by their employer on their behalf. Applications can be made in paper form or online at the "Taiwan Employment Pass" area. The application period is within 90 days from the day after every 30 days of overtime and rest. For example, the overtime break period is from June 1st to June 30th, and the application should be submitted before September 30th at the latest. Failure to do so will be regarded as giving up the rights.

In addition, the Ministry of Labor has also promoted the "Worker Recharge Plan for Overtime Rest" to encourage workers to use their overtime period to participate in vocational training and enrich their professional skills. Workers in the nine applicable industries can apply for wage difference subsidies and participate in training courses at the same time. Although workers in non-applicable industries cannot apply for wage difference subsidies, they can still participate in training and apply for training subsidies based on the wage difference, with a maximum monthly salary of 16,300 yuan.

Full-time workers with monthly insured wages between NT$29,500 and NT$31,800 before overtime work can still apply for training subsidies after participating in training, with a maximum monthly subsidy of NT$2,940, even if the wage difference is small.

For relevant consultation, please call 0800-777-888, or contact the Yunjia South Branch Office at 06-6985945 ext. 1627.