TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Giant Manufacturing Co., Ltd. on Wednesday said it will expand its “Zero Recruitment Fee Policy” to cover current migrant workers, reimbursing them for recruitment fees previously paid, per Liberty Times.
The move builds on a policy implemented Jan. 1, 2025, under which all recruitment, service and agency fees for new hires are covered by the company. A third-party auditing agency has been commissioned to identify eligible cases and design a compensation plan to ensure fairness and accountability.
Giant said it has issued a first round of reimbursements and set aside sufficient reserves and bank credit to guarantee all applicable fees are repaid, describing the initiative as part of its commitment to human rights and fair labor practices.
More than 400 migrant workers have relocated to two newly built dormitories in Miaoli County’s Yuanli Township and Taichung’s Waipu District. The former dormitory in Taichung’s Rinan area, despite multiple renovations, no longer met modern standards, the company said.
The new dorms were designed to follow international labor and human rights standards and comply with fire, construction and public-safety regulations. Each facility includes eight-person rooms with private bathrooms, dining areas, recreation spaces and basic fitness equipment, plus comprehensive fire-safety systems and dedicated management staff.
The company said these facilities greatly improve workers’ quality of life and reflect its commitment to continuously enhancing labor conditions.
The policy expansion and dormitory relocation are part of Giant’s “Migrant Worker Rights Enhancement Program,” launched in 2024 to align corporate practices with international human rights standards. The company said respect, equality and responsibility remain core values as it works to build a safe, dignified, and sustainable work environment.
The announcement follows a Sept. 24 Withhold Release Order by US Customs and Border Protection that suspended imports of Giant bicycles made in Taiwan over alleged forced-labor concerns. Giant said it has hired a US law firm and begun formal communication with the CBP regarding the issue.
