Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2018-01-09

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) said Tuesday it stands by its goal to have amendments to Taiwan’s labor laws passed by Wednesday.

The party holds a legislative majority but the latest proposed changes to the Labor Standards Act have proven controversial. Opposition parties have announced their intent to raise objections clause by clause. Meanwhile a minor party aligned with the DPP insists it will not sign off on the bill.

Opponents to the bill say it will allow employers to require their staff to work longer hours. The bill also reduces the amount of required down time for shift workers.
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