Civil Code Article 489
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.
Even though the duration of the hire of services has been agreed upon, either party may, in the event of any serious occurrence, terminate the contract before the end of such duration.If the occurrence as specified in the preceding paragraph be due to the negligence of one of the parties, the other party may demand for the injury from him.
中文原文 民法第489條
當事人之一方，遇有重大事由，其僱傭契約，縱定有期限，仍得於期限屆滿前終止之。
前項事由，如因當事人一方之過失而生者，他方得向其請求損害賠償。
前項事由，如因當事人一方之過失而生者，他方得向其請求損害賠償。