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Updated Sunday, November 29, 2009 12:50 am TWN, By Molita Chang, The China Post

Do you know your rights?

“In addition to that, other difficulties foreigners might face are from previous employers. Even though those teachers have already landed a new job, some previous employers may still do something to deter them from starting their new job,” Wu added.

When asked what is one of the worst situations for a foreign cram school teacher in Taiwan, Wu took a deep breath and said that sometimes Taiwan employers ask foreign teachers to work before they receive their work permits; in this case, foreigners are working illegally. “They can be kicked out of the country because of this and have a tainted record,” Wu added.

Foreigners who are forced to leave the country or choose to quit in order to solve workplace problems are feeding a vicious cycle which may cause widespread social ramifications.

In an effort to promote foreign teachers' rights in Taiwan as well as to offer other useful information, TIWA will invite representatives from the Council of Labor Affairs (CLA) and National Immigration Agency (NIA) to speak on the issues at an upcoming seminar in Taipei.

To receive and exchange information with fellow teachers would be helpful and important, especially for foreigners who work and live in Taiwan, Wu said.

“If foreign workers are in need, TIWA will definitely be there for them,” Wu added.

“In my opinion, if Taiwan wanted to be a real international country, human rights should be protected and emphasized. Any problems that deprive people of rights must be addressed as soon as possible,” Wu said firmly.

The free seminar slated for Dec. 6 will spotlight the rights and regulations for white-collar workers and bushiban teachers in Taiwan, especially workers' duties and requirements for residency and work permits.

A Q&A session is scheduled after the seminar between participants and invited guests. For those interested in attending, e-mail your name, phone number and questions to tiwa@tiwa.org.tw or contact Wu at (02) 2595-6858.

From 1:30p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dec. 6 (Sun.) / White collar migrant workers, foreign bushiban teachers' rights and regulations / 9th floor meeting room at 9F. No.2 Sec. 1 Zhongshan N. Rd., Taipei City / http://www.tiwa.org.tw/

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