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Pay Slip

When paying wages, employers are legally required to issue a pay slip (Labor Standards Act Art. 48, in force since Nov 2021). It must show the total wage, itemized base pay/allowances, how they’re calculated, and deductions (income tax, 4 insurances), so you can see why your pay is what it is. Failing to provide one or stating it falsely can lead to a fine for the employer, and foreigners have the same right to receive it.

Based on official sources · verify before deciding· as of 2026-06-09Official site

How to proceed

  1. 1Get a pay slip every payday (paper or electronic document both fine)
  2. 2Check base pay and overtime/night/holiday allowances and the hours match
  3. 3Check it shows how each item is calculated (e.g., hourly × hours)
  4. 4Check the deductions (income tax, 4 insurances) are itemized
  5. 5Compare the net amount with what was deposited, and keep the slip

Tips

  • Issuing a pay slip is the employer’s legal duty — request it confidently if missing (non-issuance/false entries can be fined).
  • ⚠️ If the slip and the deposit differ, it may be wage arrears — don’t assume; consult ☎1350.
  • Keep your slips each month — they’re key evidence in wage, severance, or leave-allowance disputes.
  • If not on paper, you can receive it as an electronic document (e.g., messenger/email — legally valid).

Key contacts

  • Ministry of Employment and Labor counseling ☎1350 (multilingual)

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This is general information and has no legal force. Labor and residence rules depend on your situation and policy — always verify with experts (Ministry of Employment and Labor ☎1350, a labor attorney) and official sources.
Last updated: 2026-06-09