A Taiwan labor broker fined NT$12.7M for charging migrant workers illegal fees faces possible suspension.

A Taiwan labor broker was fined NT$12.7 million—the highest penalty ever—for illegally charging migrant workers job-placement fees, violating the Employment Service Act. The broker, based in Taichung, collected around NT$1 million under false pretenses, prompting a potential one-year business suspension. The Ministry of Labor confirmed 10 brokers have been penalized in 2025 after over 2,200 inspections, with 2,500 planned for 2026. Migrant workers are urged to report unauthorized fees via the 1955 hotline, though refunds and details on affected workers remain undisclosed.