Ensuring the safety of Vietnamese workers in the event of an earthquake in Taiwan (China).

Following the earthquake in Taiwan (China), the Department of Overseas Labor Management requested businesses to coordinate with partners and employers in that market to review and verify the safety status of workers they have sent abroad. At the same time, they are to continue monitoring aftershocks in the coming days to develop plans to ensure the safety of workers.

On April 3, 2024, Taiwan (China) experienced its strongest earthquake in approximately 25 years, with a magnitude of 7.2. The Taiwanese authorities warned that strong aftershocks could continue in the coming days.

To warn and protect the legitimate rights and interests of Vietnamese workers currently working in Taiwan (China), on April 3, 2024, the Department of Overseas Labor Management (Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs) issued a document requesting businesses providing services to send workers to this market to strictly implement the following.

Firstly, coordinate with partners and employers in Taiwan (China) to review and verify the safety status of workers sent by the company and continue monitoring aftershocks in the coming days to develop plans to ensure the safety of workers.

Secondly, report the matter to the Department of Overseas Labor Management and the Vietnam Labor Management Board for guidance, support, and timely handling, if necessary.

Taiwan (China) is among the top 3 labor markets receiving the most Vietnamese workers. In 2023, this market received more than 58,600 Vietnamese workers. In the first three months of this year alone, nearly 9,800 Vietnamese workers went to work there.

Source: https://baolaocai.vn/bao-dam-an-toan-cho-lao-dong-viet-nam-khi-co-dong-dat-tai-dai-loan-trung-quoc-post382374.html