Taiwan may ease rules for mid-level migrant workers

The Ministry of Labor is considering loosening restrictions on the allocation of mid-level migrant workers, potentially doubling the number of foreign workers staying in Taiwan. This move aims to address labor shortages. Currently, employers can only convert up to 25% of their migrant worker quota to mid-level positions, a limit the Ministry may remove. This change would still keep the total number of migrant, mid-level, and professional foreign workers below 50% of a company's workforce. The proposed change responds to industry demands and aims to retain skilled workers, particularly in light of projected labor shortages. The government's "Migrant Worker Retention Program" allows long-term migrant workers to apply for mid-level positions.