How long can an employer withhold a paystub?

[VRdelacruz]

Is there a legal minimum amount of time an employer can not give their workers a paystub in Taiwan? I have some friends who all recently came to the realization that they haven't actually received their promised paystubs for their records. As everything is direct deposit, it seems awfully easy for a boss to slip out with some extra cash out of individual paychecks.

They're all going into the bank this week to get the records for the deposits, but just in case there is anything fishy here, does anyone know anything about the legal side to this situation? Or has anyone experienced something like this before?

[pqkdzrwt]

How does getting some sort of "paystub" prove that the correct amounts are being deposited? I could print some peices of paper with your name and some numbers on it if that will give you some assurance?

Either get a bank that allows online banking, or if you really dont trust your employer, get another job.

[VRdelacruz]

Is a workplace required to provide any official documents that list the amount of money paid and taken away for insurance?

[Enigma]

[VRdelacruz]

I don't follow? Please use your words.

[Enigma]

In Words! Sure, but you already know the answer. NO! and even if they were and didn't want to, they won't. Hell, the only way that you get a fair shake on your annual witholding statement is that the tax office will take them to task. If you can't get them to give you a monthly statement, you are just seeing the tip of things to come. If they are screwing you on this issue, and they apparantly are or you wouldn't be asking, there is more coming and if it were me - I would start looking for a new job.

[sandman]

Don't listen to the armchair bullshitters. The solution is VERY simple. Go to the tax office. Take ALL your employment documents. They will have a record. They'll give you a form listing taxes paid. They will also direct you to the relevant authorities for reporting under-payment of tax. It is a simple process.

[dasaint]

I'm afraid its not that easy sandman. I assume what the poster is asking is a complete breakdown of all deductions made on their monthly salary. This includes labor insurance, tax, etc. If the OP is a laborer, this might even include payment to the agent/broker, board and lodging deductions and in some cases forced savings (guarantee bonds).

[sandman]

Ok, then first the tax office and then the National Immigration Bureau.

[Enigma]

The OP is asking about a MONTHLY paystub and the tax office is not even remotely connected with monthly labor insurance witholding, nor cafeteria charges, agent fees, pay advances, late charges, etc. What relative authority would you non-armchair bullshitters suggest for a complete list of monthly deductions? Immigration? Ha!
An arm chair bullshitter