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Taiwan civil servants demand workplace safety after suicide
The Coalition of Taiwan Civil Service Reform Drivers held a memorial in Miaoli, urging civil servants’ inclusion under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. The event highlighted workplace issues following a tragic death, calling for systemic reform and respect for civil servants’ expertise.2025/07/03 13:00 -
Taiwan moves to amend law against workplace bullying
Labor Minister Hung Sun-han announced a draft amendment to the Occupational Safety and Health Act to prevent workplace bullying. The proposal, submitted to the Executive Yuan, aims to expedite legislative action following a civil servant’s suicide linked to bullying. The amendment mandates preventive measures and strengthens complaint mechanisms. Labor groups will rally on May 1 to demand protection.2025/04/29 17:45 -
Indonesian worker killed in Taiwan after fatal fall
A scaffolding collapse at National Taiwan University Hospital killed an Indonesian worker. Authorities cite improper material storage as the cause. Criminal charges are planned.2025/04/22 11:00 -
Taichung mall faces NT$1.2M fines after gas explosion
A gas explosion at Shin Kong Mitsukoshi in Taichung led to its indefinite closure. The city plans fines totaling NT$1.2million. An investigation is underway.2025/02/14 10:59 -
Taichung store blast linked to unauthorized renovations
A gas explosion at Shin Kong Mitsukoshi in Taichung on Feb. 13 caused multiple casualties and significant damage. Authorities investigate renovation work as the cause.2025/02/13 17:10 -
Taipei fines firms NT$150,000 each for fatal accident
Taipei fined a contractor and subcontractor NT$150,000 each after a fatal accident on Dec. 25, 2024. Mayor Chiang Wan-an vows accountability.2025/01/07 10:16 -
Worker dies in fall at Taipei City Hall stage setup
A worker died after falling from scaffolding while setting up a New Year’s Eve stage at Taipei City Hall. Authorities are investigating potential safety violations.2024/12/26 09:53 -
Gov’t blames poor fire management for deadly Taichung blaze
A fire at PX Mart storage in Taichung’s Dadu District led to nine deaths. OSHA cites poor fire management. Investigations continue to prevent future incidents.2024/12/20 13:59 -
Taiwan legislators demand workplace bullying reforms
Legislators and civil groups in Taipei demand reforms to tackle workplace bullying after a Ministry of Labor official’s suicide. Calls for stronger protections and legislative changes grow.2024/11/22 14:16 -
Taiwan to tighten safety laws after workplace accidents rise
Discover how Taiwan’s government is revising the Occupational Safety and Health Act to improve workplace safety, focusing on subcontracting risks in state-owned enterprises.2024/09/05 17:41 -
Advanced Int’l Multitech fined NT$680K for safety violations
Six factories of Advanced International Multitech Co., Ltd, the parent company of Launch Technologies Co., have been fined NT$680,000 for violating the Occupational Safety and Health Act. This comes after a tragic fire at a Launch Technologies factory in Pingtung resulted in over a hundred casualties.2023/10/03 18:31