However, from next month, all COVID-19 tests would have to be paid for, the center added. Starting today, the monthly minimum wage for workers is to be raised by 5.21 percent from NT$24,000 (US$867) to NT$25,250, and the hourly minimum wage is to be lifted from NT$160 to NT$168. Ministry of Labor figures show that 2.45 million workers would benefit from the monthly and hourly wage increases. From earners of the minimum monthly salary, NT$581 would be deducted monthly from their paychecks, their employer would pay NT$2,033, and the government would cover the remaining NT$290. The minimum age for people who wish to claim full pensions under the Labor Insurance program is to be raised from 62 to 63 next year.

Source: Taipei Times January 01, 2022 04:13 UTC