Q4. If an employer has failed to enroll a worker in the occupational accident insurance as required, will the worker receive the protection of benefits if he/she suffers from an occupational accident subsequently?
- Last updated:2022-06-14
According to the relevant provisions of the Act, the insurance of any worker hired by a registered business shall become effective on the date when the worker starts his/her job. Notwithstanding the failure of an employer to enroll a worker in insurance as required, the worker may claim insurance benefits for occupational accidents as required about any subsequent insured accident where he/she suffers from an occupational injury or illness. Moreover, to ensure employers fulfill the insurance obligations required by the Act, any employer violating such obligations will be charged a fine between NT$20,000 and NT$100,000 with the name and owner of the violating business published. If a worker claims insurance benefits during the period when he/she is not enrolled, the insurer will claim from the employer the number of insurance benefits paid to the worker.
- Source:Department of Labor Insurance
- Publication Date:2022-06-14
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