The Council of Labor Affairs has conducted a survey regarding the issues that women encounter at their workplace on the International Women's Day, which is March 8th. It shows that more than 30 percent of them are sleep-deprived from juggling family life and work. As a result, their performances are somewhat affected by their burden outside of office.

Ms. Lin manages an accessories store, and is on her feet for at least eight hours per day. Many of her married colleagues suffer from fertility issues or difficult pregnancies due to their working conditions, and Lin has concerns about her own future.

Taiwan's birth rate continues to plummet every year, and the government is spending huge amounts of money on promotional campaigns and incentives to have children.

According to a recent Council of Labor Affairs study, women that work at companies that require night shifts and overtime or require workers to stand or sit for long periods have a higher chance of miscarriage.

The CLA believes that the reported miscarriage rate would be far higher than 13% if the surveys were filled out by individuals rather than companies.

Many women have fertility issues, but those with children have even more problems to deal with. Working women with families burn their candles at both ends, and the majority of production line facilities and desk chairs are made for men.

As a result, women are more likely to experience soreness and pain than men. An increasing number of women are the breadwinners in their families, but their workplace benefits remain lacking.