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30% of Occupational Injury Death Compensation Falls Short of 3 Million Experts Say Employers Often Pressure Workers to Settle Quickly
Yahoo News Taiwan | Local Language | News | Dec. 3, 2025 | Accidents
The Ministry of Labor is set to launch a new program in January 2026 to improve legal support for workers involved in occupational injury cases. For the first time, lawyers will intervene from the day an accident happens to expedite investigation timelines and provide guidance throughout legal proceedings. This initiative aims to address the challenges faced by injured workers and their families, who often must navigate legal and compensation processes alone amid information asymmetry.
Currently, many employers fail to report workplace accidents to avoid government scrutiny, resulting in numerous unreported cases. He Guangman of the Workers’ Injury Association stressed the need for public education on occupational injury rights and recommended professional legal assistance after official reports are made. Despite existing regulations mandating employer reporting within 8 hours of serious injuries and occupational accident case managers with legal expertise, underreporting remains a significant issue.
Statistics from the Ministry of Labor reveal that 30% of compensation settlements in fatal occupational injury cases fall below NT$3 million. Employers often pressure workers to settle quickly due to the requirement to compensate within 15 days. The new program seeks to strengthen legal assistance distinct from the roles of case managers and encourage timely reporting, including through a self-reporting website accessible to workers and their networks.
Overall, improving occupational safety and ensuring immediate reporting and professional intervention are seen as critical to protecting injured workers and their families from legal isolation and financial shortfalls. The program reflects a broader effort to close gaps in the current system and reduce the burden on affected individuals.