The labor ministry has urged employers not to hire illegal migrant workers.
Violators will face fines between NT$150,000 and NT$750,000 (US$5,000 to US$ 25,000), which is in line with the Employment Service Act.
On Wednesday, health authorities said an Indonesian migrant, working illegally in Taiwan, contracted COVID-19. The migrant worker cared for an elderly man -- Taiwan’s 27th confirmed case of COVID-19. The migrant worker is Taiwan’s 32nd confirmed case.
In light of the latest infection, labor officials are urging employers to verify the work permits and Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) of any migrant workers they seek to hire.
Meanwhile, the Indonesian government says it has already asked their citizens working abroad to take precautions against the disease. For example, they ask Indonesians residing in other countries to avoid visiting crowded places, pay close attention to the outbreak’s status in their host countries, and seek medical treatment immediately if they experience any symptoms related to COVID-19.