OTN workplace bullying allegations to be probedDEEPER PROBLEM: Yen Huai-shing’s family rejected the service medal, instead calling for reforms, and the creation of a system to train and retain trade negotiatorsBy Chen Cheng-yu, Chung Li-hua and Jake Chung / Staff reporters, with staff writerA fully independent panel would lead an investigation into alleged workplace bullying reported by late deputy trade representative Yen Huai-shing (顏慧欣), Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) said yesterday. After participating in the work of the Executive Yuan’s Office of Trade Negotiations (OTN), Yen grew increasingly concerned, media quoted the letter as saying. The Executive Yuan would examine whether issues raised in Yen’s resignation letter contravened the Public Servants’ Safety and Health Protection Act (公務人員安全及衛生防護辦法), he said. “We hope to provide clear answers to Yen’s family and maintain public trust,” he said. Yen’s family has declined the government’s First-Class Meritorious Service Medal and related compensation.

Source: Taipei Times March 27, 2026 17:14 UTC