NHRC calls for halt to relaxed migrant domestic worker rulesStaff writer, with CNAThe National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) yesterday urged the government to halt new rules easing restrictions on hiring migrant domestic workers over concerns about women's rights and class inequality, but authorities said the new rules would take effect as scheduled. The NHRC falls under the Control Yuan, Taiwan's top government watchdog, and is tasked with monitoring and promoting human rights protections. Migrant workers are pictured at Daan Forest Park in Taipei on June 8, 2022. The Executive Yuan in the middle of last month approved a plan to ease rules on hiring migrant domestic workers, allowing households with at least one child under the age of 12 to apply. Families hiring migrant domestic helpers must pay not only wages, but also a monthly employment security fee of NT$5,000, or NT$2,000 for families with special needs.

Source: Taipei Times April 10, 2026 06:27 UTC