新冠肺炎宣導-外國人勞動權益網

When a foreign worker returns from going out what precautions should employers take?

Their travel history, contact history and potential cluster involvement (TOCC) should be. This includes their movements, places stayed for more than 15 minutes, public transport used and people encountered when on leave, as well as monitoring their health status.

Release date ：2021/08/11
Update date ：2021/08/12

Can an employer forbid foreign workers from going outdoors to avoid the risk of infection?

Whether foreign workers go out should adhere to CECC regulations. For example, under the provisions of the nationwide COVID-19 Level 3 alert unnecessary trips outdoors should be avoided and when outdoor a face mask must be worn at all times.

Release date ：2021/08/11
Update date ：2021/08/12

If a foreign worker goes out during his or her time off what precautions should they?

Remind foreign workers going out to avoid public places that are crowded and have poor ventilation, maintain social distancing of more than 1m indoors and 1.5m outdoors and to wear a face mask at all times to reduce the risk of infection.

Release date ：2021/08/11
Update date ：2021/08/12

Can foreign workers go out during their time off during the pandemic?

In accordance with labor laws or the provisions of the labor contract employers have to give foreign workers time off, but should try and avoid large numbers of workers taking the same day off. Under the provisions of the nationwide COVID-19 Level 3 alert unnecessary trips outdoors should be avoided. If a foreign worker has to observe home quarantine/isolation in concert with the competent health authority, he or she must be given quarantine leave and instructed to remain indoors and not go to work, in accordance with the Special Act for Prevention, Relief and Revitalization Measures for Severe Pneumonia with Novel Pathogens.

Release date ：2021/08/11
Update date ：2021/08/12