面臨少千化的危機、政府致力於營造一個優賞的生育環境以鼓勵國人孕育優秀的下一代。勞動基準法針對懷孕職業婦女的身心健康及基本工作權益，亦提供了特别的保障。
根據勞基法第50條之規定，如果孕婦以工作滿六個月者，雇主應給予八週的全薪產假，未滿六個月者亦可享八週的半薪產假。懷孕期間，為了保護孕婦及胎兒的健康，如果有較為輕易的工作，孕婦得依同法第51條之規定申請改調，雇主除不得拒絕外，更不得減少工資。雇主如有違反前開規定者，得處9萬元以上45 萬元以下罰鍰。準媽媽別忘了好好善用您的基本權益囉！
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Facing the challenge of a declining birthrate, the government is working to create a supportive environment for childbirth, encouraging families to raise the next generation. The Labor Standards Act also provides special protections to safeguard the physical and mental well-being, as well as the fundamental workplace rights, of pregnant employees.
According to Article 50 of the Labor Standards Act, a pregnant employee who has worked for at least six months is entitled to eight weeks of fully paid maternity leave.
If she has worked for less than six months, she is still entitled to eight weeks of fully paid maternity leave. If she has worked for less than six months, she is still entitled to eight weeks of leave, but at half pay. To protect heath of both the mother and the unborn child, Article 51 allows a pregnant employee to request a transfer to lighter duties during pregnancy. The employer may not refuse this request, nor reduce her salary as a result.
Employers who violate these provisions may face fines ranging from NT$90,000 to NT$450,000. Expecting mothers - don't forget to make full use of your rights!
June 1, 2025