How Many Days of Special Leave? How Is Overtime Pay Calculated? Labor Ministry Launches Online Calculators for Instant Check of Annual and Anniversary Leave

Weekends bring relaxation, but do you clearly understand how your overtime pay is calculated, or how many days of unused special leave you still have? To help salaried workers and employers escape the headache of complex calculations, the Ministry of Labor has specially developed two trial calculation systems: one for 'Overtime Pay' and another for 'Number of Special Leave Days.' Two one-minute beginner-friendly video tutorials have also been released simultaneously, allowing users to instantly grasp their labor rights with just a few taps.

The Ministry of Labor explained that according to the Labor Standards Act, different wage calculation standards apply to overtime work on regular weekdays, rest days, and national holidays, often leaving people confused. The 'Overtime Pay Calculator' allows users to simply input their monthly salary and actual overtime hours, after which the system automatically cross-references the data and immediately lists the corresponding amounts for various overtime scenarios, making payroll details crystal clear.

Beyond salary calculations, the number of vacation days is another major concern for workers. According to the Workers’ Leave Rules and the Labor Standards Act, employees who have worked continuously for six months at the same employer are entitled to three days of special leave; after one year, they receive seven days, increasing incrementally with seniority up to a maximum of 30 days.

The 'Special Leave Days Calculator' developed by the Ministry of Labor is highly powerful, fully supporting multiple leave-granting models such as anniversary-based, calendar-year, academic-year, and mutually agreed annual systems. With a single click, it instantly converts and calculates leave days, and even reminds users by when the leave must be taken, preventing valuable vacation days from expiring unused.

The Ministry particularly reminds all employers to strictly comply with regulations when granting leave and paying wages. Both calculation systems are now officially live (URL: https://calcr2.mol.gov.tw/). Related video tutorials are also available on the Ministry of Labor’s official website under the 'Business Zones' section, specifically in the 'Wages' and 'Working Hours' domains. Employers and employees alike are encouraged to make full use of these smart tools to accurately safeguard their rights.