Presidential, vice-presidential, and legislative elections are set to take place this weekend on Saturday, and the Labor Ministry reminds eligible voters that they can take the day off. Eligible workers can exercise their political rights on a statutory day off under the Labor Standards Act.
The Labor Ministry emphasizes that the leave refers to the continuous 24-hour period from midnight to midnight. If working hours overlap with the 24 hours of Election Day, employers must provide double pay.
Additionally, due to the unique nature of voting rights being exercisable only on election day, the holiday cannot be exchanged or implemented on other working days. Employers failing to comply with the law may face fines ranging from NT$20,000 to NT$1 million (US$642 to US$32,000) and are required to compensate the affected workers. Workers whose rights are infringed upon can file complaints with the local labor authorities to safeguard their voting privileges.