FAQ 6Operator answerPosted Sep 20, 2026
Our company is small, so they don't pay any allowances. Is that really true?
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Half true, half wrong.
Overtime, night, and holiday bonuses and annual paid leave do not apply to workplaces with fewer than five employees.
However, regardless of company size, there are things you must uphold.
Drafting employment contracts, issuing wage stubs, minimum wage, weekly holiday pay (excluding agriculture and livestock), accident insurance enrollment, dismissal notice, retirement benefits, and maternity and parental leave.
The types of disaster insurance vary depending on the industry and business type, so if you are a private agricultural or fishery business, ask 1350 about your insurance policy.
Employment insurance coverage varies depending on the status of stay and the business.
E-9· H-2 means unemployment benefits are optional, and employment stability and vocational skill development are mandatory.
The statement "It's a small company so we don't pay weekly holiday allowances" is not accurate.
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.