Civil Code Article 488
This English translation was last updated on 2021-01-20, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-08-17. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.
If the duration of hire of services is fixed, the contract of hire of services terminates with the end of that duration.If the duration of hire of services is not fixed or can not be fixed in accordance with the nature or purpose of services, either party may terminate the contract at any time, however, if customs is in favor of the employee, such customs shall be followed.
中文原文 民法第488條
僱傭定有期限者，其僱傭關係，於期限屆滿時消滅。
僱傭未定期限，亦不能依勞務之性質或目的定其期限者，各當事人得隨時終止契約。
但有利於受僱人之習慣者，從其習慣。
僱傭未定期限，亦不能依勞務之性質或目的定其期限者，各當事人得隨時終止契約。
但有利於受僱人之習慣者，從其習慣。