Groups urge protections for migrant caregivers through agency hiring (opens original article in a new tab)

Labor groups in Taiwan are advocating for a shift in how household migrant caregivers are employed, proposing that they be managed by long-term care agencies to enhance their working conditions and protect their rights. Current regulations exclude these caregivers from labor standards, resulting in extended work hours and limited rest periods. The Ministry of Health and Welfare acknowledges the need for comprehensive assessments before making changes, while employers' groups suggest improving the existing system rather than replacing it.

• Labor groups urge government to allow household migrant caregivers to be hired by long-term care agencies to prevent overwork and improve protections
• Current system excludes migrant caregivers from Labor Standards Act, leading to long hours and limited rest
• MOHW acknowledges need for regulatory changes and assessments before implementing reforms
• Employers' group suggests reforming existing system before replacing it with agency-based model