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How to change employer in Taiwan
Changing employer usually needs an official process. Do not leave work without documenting the reason and getting advice first.
Official source desk
Use this site to organize the facts, then check the official channel.
The WDA runs the Foreign National Labor Rights Portal. 1955 serves migrant workers, employers, and agencies for consultation, complaints, legal aid information, shelter referral, and live interpretation.
- 1955 is a free 24-hour hotline from mobile phones, landlines, and public phones.
- Consultation covers labor contracts, wages, working hours, occupational injury, and broker fees.
- For labor disputes, unreasonable treatment, or personal infringement, 1955 can forward complaints to local labor bureaus or police.
Prep card
Before asking an agency or calling 1955, write these facts down.
This is not an official form. Use it to organize the facts so the problem is easier to explain.
- Name as shown on ARC or passport
- ARC or passport number
- Work address or incident location
- Employer and agency name
- Date and time of the incident
- Money amount, document, or fee involved
- Proof: payslip, bank transfer, photos, contract, LINE messages
Keep original files and write a short timeline before calling.
Fact check
How this page is checked
- Last checked
- 2026-07-09
- Applies to
- All migrant workers
- Official sources
- This page is written from official Taiwan sources (Ministry of Labor, Immigration, NHI). How to use official sources
- Rules that may change
Employer transfer rules and waiting periods can be revised. Check the latest Ministry of Labor announcements before big decisions.
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Official source + Taiwan context
Use official sources to check rights, then use this page to explain the case.
Official pages give rules and help channels. Taiwan Worker Guide turns them into short steps, proof to keep, and Taiwan terms people actually use.
Need to change employer
- Official channel
- For disputes, unreasonable treatment, or personal infringement, 1955 can forward complaints to local labor bureaus or police.
- Taiwan note
- Before changing employer, write the reason, deadline, who holds documents, and whether there were threats or pressure to sign.
First steps
- Write down why you want to transfer, especially if there is unfair treatment.
- Do not hand over original documents without a receipt.
- Ask the agency to explain the process and deadline in writing.
- Call 1955 if you are forced to sign papers or threatened with repatriation.
Proof to keep
- Contract
- ARC and work permit
- Agency messages
- Proof of unfair treatment
Message you can send
I want to understand the official process to change employer. Please give me the steps and deadlines in writing.
Common situations
My employer says I can never transfer.
Transfers follow official rules and procedures — not one person’s decision. Ask for the reason in writing, then check your situation with 1955 before signing anything.
I was asked to sign a resignation paper I do not understand.
Do not sign yet. Photograph the paper, ask for time, and ask for an explanation in a language you understand. A resignation paper can affect your transfer rights.
The agency asks for a fee to process my transfer.
Ask for a written fee breakdown and a receipt. Keep every message about the payment, then ask 1955 whether that fee is allowed.
Common questions
Can I call 1955 about Need to change employer?
Yes. Free 24-hour hotline for migrant workers, employers, and agencies. Official services include consultation, complaints, legal aid information, protection referral, and interpretation. Keep written proof before contacting official help.
What proof should I keep for Need to change employer?
Keep Contract, ARC and work permit, Agency messages, Proof of unfair treatment. Save copies of messages, photos, receipts, payslips, or documents when possible.
What is the first step for Need to change employer?
Write down why you want to transfer, especially if there is unfair treatment.