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

my manager is witholding my passport and have to provide reasons on taking it back

the factory name is Pinda Industry Co., Ltd. and it works in Apparel& Footwear. The factory address is No. 42, Ln. 461, Caofeng Rd, Xianxi Township. I work as a machine operator

i think the Adidas po

my recruitment agency is City Employment Center Inc. and there is no broker

nothing in the contract mentions anything about withholding my passport or any personal documents

this is my contract:\n\n This Employment Agreement is entered into this 8th day of July 2024, by and between: Employer: Pinda Industry Co., Ltd. Address: No. 42, Ln. 461, Caofeng Rd, Xianxi Township (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\n\n it doesn't mention anything about it po

this is an email from my maanger when i asked for having my passport back:\n\n Juan, I saw your message about the passport. Why do you need it? What exactly are you planning to do with it? You don’t need to be carrying it around unless there’s a specific reason. If it’s not urgent, there’s no point in rushing. Let me know what it’s for, and I’ll decide what to do.