In this episode, we unravel the intricacies of Taiwan's economy, spotlighting the indispensable role played by migrant workers—1 in 6 factory workers in Taiwan falls into this category. As the impending EU human rights due diligence legislation looms, we turn our attention to Taiwan's distinctive practice of allowing monthly fees on migrant workers by brokers. In a shifting landscape where legal compliance is no longer the sole benchmark, we explore the imperative for Taiwanese companies to elevate their practices. Join us as we delve into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead and explore the question: will there be a day when migrant workers in Taiwan enjoy the same rights as its workers?

7:40 - How Bonny's UN work led her to the study of labor law
13:30 - Why is Taiwan's migrant worker practices considered to have a high risk of forced labor?
19:00 - Why is the "monthly service fees" so controversial?
21:30 - What impacts will the incoming EU human rights due diligence law on the global supply chain?
33:40 - What can Taiwanese companies do to lower their risks of forced labor?

Host: Kwangyin Liu
Guest: Bonny Ling, Executive Director at Work Better Innovations & Senior Fellow at Uni Nottingham Taiwan Research Hub
Producers: Weiru Wang, Chiahsuan Lee

＊Read more in-depth stories about Taiwan's migrant workers: https://bit.ly/47FDuSU
＊Share your thoughts: bill@cw.com.tw

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