"An internet myth about labor law resurfaces periodically to become the center of debate: that because provisions regarding probationary periods were deleted from the current Labor Standards Act, probation is now illegal. Is this claim accurate?" A corporate executive asked me this question with an expression full of doubt and confusion. Let's get straight to the conclusion: Probationary periods are not only legally valid, but they also serve as a vital golden transition and

"I already paid severance to the departing employee—why can they still take me to court, and why on earth did I lose the case?" A small-and-medium enterprise owner I have known for years asked me this, his face full of bewilderment and resentment toward the justice system. This reflects another widespread misconception in labor law. Stop believing the myth that "paying severance means you can fire anyone whenever you want." Taiwan's labor regulations governing dismissal are f