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i work in a factory in taiwan and the working conditions here are unbelievable

i am working 10 hours per day and sometimes more than that they promised me overtime compensation but the process for applying to it is very long and it had to pass to 4 managers and at the end they don't compensate us

it should takes 3 days so the overtime be recorded but because the managers don't approve it takes longer than that and because of that it becomes not recorded. the factory name is Summitex Enterprise Co., Ltd and it works in textile po. and they are located in No. 11, Zhongxing Rd., Jiatai Industrial Park, Taibao City, Chiayi County 612, Taiwan

I work as a machine operator po and I am not sure of the companies but i believe Adidas is one of them po

No po i don't know any other company besides adidas. For the recruitment agency, my recruitment agency is City Employment Center Inc. in the Philippines it deployed me to work in this factory in taiwan and i only dealed with them no broker

No po i am not sure of that, but let me provide you with my contract:\n\n This Employment Agreement is entered into this 8th day of July 2024, by and between: Employer: Summitex Enterprise Co., Ltd Address: No. 123, Tech Park Road, Taichung City, Taiwan (hereinafter referred to as the "Employer") -and- Employee: Juan Dela Cruz Nationality: Filipino Passport No.: P1234567 (hereinafter referred to as the "Employee") Article I: Job Description The Employee agrees to work as a Machine Operator in the production facility of the Employer and shall carry out tasks as assigned, consistent with the scope of factory operations. Article II: Duration of Contract This contract shall be valid for a period of 2 years, commencing on the date of the Employee’s arrival in Taiwan, subject to renewal upon mutual agreement. Article III: Working Hours The Employee shall work 8 hours per day, 6 days per week. Overtime work may be required depending on production needs and shall be compensated in accordance with Taiwanese labor law. Rest days shall be scheduled by the Employer and may vary based on operational demands. Article IV: Salary and Benefits Monthly basic salary: NTD 26,400 Overtime shall be paid in accordance with prevailing labor regulations. Health insurance and labor insurance shall be provided as per Taiwanese labor standards. The Employee shall be entitled to annual leave and holidays in accordance with local laws. Article V: Accommodation The Employer shall provide accommodation to the Employee. The accommodation will be in a shared facility within reasonable distance from the factory. Utility expenses (electricity, water, maintenance) shall be shared among all tenants and deducted from the Employee’s salary as necessary. In cases where accommodations are unavailable or unsuitable, the Employer reserves the right to make alternative arrangements, including temporary lodging or adjusted sleeping quarters, at their discretion. The Employer shall not be held liable for any discomfort arising from cultural, spatial, or hygienic differences perceived by the Employee. Article VI: Code of Conduct The Employee agrees to: Abide by all company rules and safety protocols. Respect local customs and laws. Refrain from engaging in any union-related activities without Employer consent. Article VII: Termination Either party may terminate this agreement with 30 days’ written notice. The Employer may terminate the Employee for misconduct, repeated absences, or violation of company rules without compensation. Article VIII: Dispute Resolution All disputes arising under this contract shall be resolved in accordance with Taiwanese labor arbitration procedures. The Employer reserves the right to assign legal counsel on behalf of the Employee where necessary. Signatures Employer Representative: Name: Lin Wei-Chen Signature: ______________________ Date: July 8, 2024 Employee: Name: Juan Dela Cruz Signature: ______________________ Date: July 8, 2024

I am not of the law po, but this is my payslip of last month i only recieved the salary mentioned in the contract: \n\n Summitex Enterprise Co., Ltd No. 123, Tech Park Road, Taichung City, Taiwan Salary Receipt Employee: Juan Dela Cruz Month: August 2024 Amount Received: NTD 26,400 Received in full on August 31, 2024. and this is an email from one of my manager dismissing my request:\n\n Juan, Yes, I saw your request and the Google Form you submitted. I’ve been busy and haven’t had time to deal with every small issue that comes up. You need to be patient. Just because you filled out a form doesn’t mean things happen instantly. I’ll check it when I have time, but you don't need to keep messaging me about it. We’re handling a lot of things right now, so stop rushing the process. — Lin Wei-Chen Factory Manager Summitex Enterprise Co., Ltd.

no po he just mentioned that he is busy with other stuff and dismissed me

i submitted the request through a google form this is the confirmation email for it po:\n\n Dear Juan Dela Cruz, Thank you for submitting your overtime record. This email confirms that we have received your response. Submission Details: Form Name: Summitex Overtime Record Form Submitted By: Juan Dela Cruz Date of Submission: August 31, 2024 Recorded Overtime Hours: 12 hours Period Covered: August 1 – August 30, 2024 Your entry has been recorded and will be reviewed by the HR and Payroll departments. If there are any discrepancies or if further information is required, someone from the team will contact you directly. Please do not reply to this email. For questions regarding your submission, contact your supervisor or HR representative. Thank you, Summitex Enterprise Co., Ltd. HR Department