What to Do When Facing "Yin-Yang Contracts" and Labor Exploitation? A Self-Help Guide for Migrant Workers and New Immigrants' Rights

If you unfortunately encounter "Yin-Yang contracts" (double contract fraud), salary deductions, or lack of protection for work-related injuries while working in Taiwan, please remain calm. By mastering the following four response steps and relief channels, you can fight for your legal rights and personal safety at critical moments. 1. Collect Key Evidence: Retain leverage for appeals and claims Documents and Contracts: Properly photograph and back up the original contract from your home country, the new contract forced upon you after arriving in Taiwan, your work permit, passport, and Alien Resident Certificate (ARC). Work and Salary Proof: Keep records of clock-in/out times, overtime details, payslips, bank statements, and screenshots of communications where your supervisor assigns tasks or threatens to withhold wages. Work Injury and Medical Records: If you suffer a work-related injury, be sure to obtain a "medical certificate" from the hospital, keep all medical expense receipts, and take photos of the accident scene and any inadequate protective equipment. 2. Adhere to the "Three Don'ts" Principle: Avoid secondary harm Don't Sign: Never sign any "voluntary departure agreement," Chinese documents you don't understand, or private settlement agreements. Don't Flee: Losing contact will result in losing your legal residency status, making it impossible to claim unpaid wages, appeal for work injuries, or seek compensation later. Don't Stay Silent: If you experience verbal abuse, threats, or mistreatment, secretly record audio or video, or take screenshots as evidence. 3. Apply for Emergency Shelter and Legal Employer Change Emergency Shelter: If your personal safety is threatened or you are left without means due to contract fraud, forced labor, or work-related injuries, you can apply for shelter at a safe haven through the 1955 hotline to the local government's labor bureau. Legal Employer Change: After the Ministry of Labor investigates and confirms the case, affected migrant workers can legally "change employers" and continue to work legally in Taiwan without fear of forced repatriation. Taiwanese law strictly prohibits fraudulent contracts and human trafficking. Please share this guide with your friends. When your rights are violated, please stand up bravely and call the 1955 hotline for professional assistance!