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Taipei mayor explains premature typhoon announcement blunder
Discover the details behind Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an’s explanation of a premature Facebook post about work and class suspension, and the reactions it sparked.2024/07/25 10:27 -
CWA: Typhoon Gaemi could trigger two-day shutdown
Discover the latest on Typhoon Gaemi as it nears Taiwan, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall. Learn about the potential for a two-day typhoon day off and which areas may see work and school suspensions.2024/07/24 17:02 -
Taichung mayor cuts US trip short as Typhoon Gaemi nears
Discover how Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen cut her U.S. trip short to return to Taiwan ahead of Typhoon Gaemi, prioritizing residents’ safety and issuing a work and class suspension.2024/07/24 10:13 -
Delivery platforms face fines for typhoon operations
Discover how Taipei’s labor commissioner is enforcing safety measures for delivery couriers during Typhoon Gaemi, including potential fines for non-compliance. Stay updated on guidelines to protect workers.2024/07/24 09:11 -
Earthquakes lead to school, work suspension in Hualien
Hualien County in Taiwan faces multiple earthquakes with magnitudes over 6, leading to widespread aftershocks and disruptions. Officials brace for more seismic activity.2024/04/23 10:14 -
TSMC shuts construction sites after 7.2 magnitude quake
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) halted all construction work on Wednesday (April 3) due to the impact of a major 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Hualien earlier that day.2024/04/03 17:59 -
Taiwan prepares for winter’s coldest spell
Taiwan prepares for the coldest period of the winter as Lunar New Year approaches, according to meteorological expert Peng Chi-ming. If a cold surge leads to disaster, it is classified as an "other natural disaster," potentially resulting in work or school closures. Employers are advised to implement safety measures and consider potential risks caused by cold temperatures. Failure to comply with guidelines may result in fines of up to NT$300,000. Holidays due to low temperatures are unprecedented in Taiwan, with work or school suspension only possible if low temperatures cause a disaster. In extreme cold weather conditions, transportation, water, or electricity disruptions may lead to work or school suspension based on assessment by city and county chiefs.2024/01/19 17:52 -
Doksuri prompts more Typhoon days off in southern Taiwan
Typhoon Doksuri veered toward Kinmen on Friday (July 28) after bringing its brunt to southern Taiwan. Amid the heavy rainfall and wind gusts, Chiayi County, Kaohsiung City, Tainan City, and Pingtung County unexpectedly announced the suspension of work and classes earlier that day.2023/07/28 13:48