Taiwan's population consists of over 700,000 migrant workers, a number so large it emphasizes their role in Taiwanese society. Taiwan Immigrants' Global News Network shares the following series of informative videos about the lives of migrant workers in Taiwan. Watch the broadcast here：1030 NIA video news report－English
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News Focus (November 8 – November 14)
- Legal stay for foreigners can be automatically extended for 30 days
The National Immigration Agency (NIA) announced that foreigners who entered Taiwan on or before March 21, 2020 and have not overstayed their allowed duration of stay will have an automatic extension for their stay. Further adjustments will be made according to the development of the epidemic in Taiwan. (Read more: Legal stay for foreigners can be automatically extended for 30 days)
- The MOL launches online learning courses on Occupational Disasters for migrant workers
Many migrant workers work high-risk jobs. To increase awareness of occupational disaster, the Ministry of Labor (MOL) provided online learning courses on the subject. Participants can also get a chance to win a raffle. (Read more: The MOL launches online learning courses on Occupational Disasters for migrant workers)
- Migrant workers and employers doing unlicensed work is illegal
Many migrant workers work part-time during their free time to earn more money. The MOL reminds workers that this crosses with the law and that addition fines may be imposed on both employers and employees. (Read more: Attention migrant workers and employers! Migrant workers and employers doing or assigning unlicensed work is a violation of the law)
- Experience Southeast Asian Cultural markets in Kaohsiung
Kaoshiung City launched events about “Southeast Asian Markets” to give people the chance to experience Southeast Asian culture together. (Read more: Mini-trip abroad! 2021 Southeast Asia Experience in Kaohsiung, enjoying cultures without going abroad)
