FAQ 20Operator answerPosted Sep 27, 2026
What must the company follow to deduct dormitory fees?
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The standard employment contract should specify the type of accommodation and how much who pays for accommodation and meals, and receive the amount within that amount.
To deduct money from your salary in advance, you need written consent in your own language.
Verbal agreement is not enough.
After the initial consent, you must obtain consent again within one year.
If the accommodation and meal conditions change, the company must reflect them in the contract and report them to the employment and labor office.
Electricity bills, heating and cooling costs, and expenses incurred based on internet usage are generally settled based on the actual amount.
Staff wrote this post from the guide. Sources and the date checked are in the guide.
Reference only. Rules change often. Confirm with 1350 (Ministry of Employment and Labor helpline) before you apply.