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Minor fined NT$12K for insulting garbage collector
A teenager in Taiwan has been ordered by the Taoyuan District Juvenile Court on Oct. 5 to pay NT$12,000 in compensation to a garbage collector he insulted. The incident occurred last year when the worker, surnamed Su, was collecting garbage in Taoyuan City. The judge also requested the teenager to apologize to Su and attend a legal counseling course.2023/10/12 16:38 -
Suspect in Taiwan fraud case to compensate victims’ families
Last year, a horrifying scam that led to the deaths of three people shocked Taiwan as a fraudulent group deceived and held job seekers captive. The main suspect has now been ordered to compensate each of the families of the three victims with NT$1.8 million.2023/09/28 17:37 -
Families of fallen firefighters to get NT$28M compensation
Four firefighters who died in a factory explosion in Pingtung County will each receive NT$28 million in consolation money, according to Taiwan’s Interior Minister Lin Yu-chang. The deceased firefighters will also be enshrined in the Martyrs’ shrines.2023/09/27 12:17 -
Dazhi apartment building demolition begins amid safety risks
Demolition of the damaged Dazhi apartment building commenced under Deputy Mayor Lee’s supervision on Tuesday morning (Sept. 26). The affected residents are being offered temporary housing.2023/09/26 18:08 -
Tragic factory blaze: 5 dead, 5 missing and 98 injured
Factory explosion in Pingtung leaves 5 dead, 5 missing, and 98 injured. Ongoing investigation into the cause. Pingtung government collaborates with Export Processing Zone Administration on compensation.2023/09/23 14:08 -
YouBike to compensate breach victims with NT$500 vouchers
YouBike announces NT$500 voucher compensation for over 40,000 victims of May’s security breaches. Vouchers valid until Dec. 31, 2024, with enhanced cybersecurity measures in place. Stay secure with YouBike.2023/09/22 21:23 -
Dazhi residents retrieve belongings with limited time
Evacuated Dazhi apartment residents return for belongings amid time constraints. Taipei Mayor vows accountability. Compensation plans are monitored closely.2023/09/12 18:39 -
Long hours, stress, benefit woes drive public servant exodus
Being a public servant has become less appealing for job seekers and even current employees for several reasons: prolonged working hours, increased work-related stress, and unattractive compensation plans.2023/08/28 19:29 -
Gig economy surges in Taiwan amid low pay, long work hours
Taiwan’s regular wages dip due to rising inflation, leading to a surge in gig economy adoption. Workers opt for freelance roles to secure better pay and shorter hours. Learn how this trend impacts Taiwan’s labor landscape.2023/08/21 04:51 -
EVA Air union demands fair wages as company profits soar
EVA Air union members stage a rainy protest over withheld bonuses despite the company’s record profits. Entry-level employees highlight disparities with other airlines’ pay raises. Learn more about the demand for fair wages.2023/08/16 17:55 -
Expert deems NT$10M compensation unlikely for Blackie Chen
A high-profile Taiwanese lawyer Lu Chiu-yuan said the NT$ 10 million in compensation unlikely for famous Taiwan actor-host Blackie Chen, who is accused of sexual harassment by two actresses, Tina Chou and Yuan Kuo.2023/06/30 13:24 -
Taiwanese husband compensated NT$200K for wife’s affair
A Taiwanese man surnamed Hong has been compensated NT$200,000 after discovering his wife’s infidelity with a colleague surnamed Guo at work in a recent ruling.2023/06/12 18:50 -
YouBike promises compensation plan after cyberattacks
Taiwan’s prominent public bike rental service, YouBike, has suffered two successive cyber attacks in recent weeks, compromising the personal information of over 40,000 members — twice the number initially reported. The alarming breach has prompted authorities to launch a comprehensive investigation and call upon the company to take immediate measures to mitigate risks.2023/05/24 11:12 -
Costco offers compensation plan for contaminated berries
Costco issued on Thursday (May 11) a response to the request from the Kaohsiung government regarding a compensation plan for the Hepatitis A-contaminated berries.2023/05/12 20:25