Yan Huixin Case: Civil Service Protection and Training Commission Says Executive Yuan's Investigation Report Due by July at the Latest
The Civil Service Protection and Training Commission announced that the Executive Yuan's investigation report into allegations of workplace bullying against the late Deputy Trade Representative Yan Huixin is expected by July at the latest. This investigation addresses the accusations that emerged after her passing.
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(Central News Agency Reporter Kao Hua-chien, Taipei 7th) Yan Huixin, former Deputy Trade Representative of the Executive Yuan's Office of Trade Negotiations, was reportedly subjected to workplace bullying before her death. Tsai Hsiu-chuan, Chairperson of the Civil Service Protection and Training Commission (CSPTC), stated that the Executive Yuan held its first investigation team meeting on March 27th, and according to law, the investigation period is a maximum of two months, extendable by one month. Therefore, the investigation report should be released by July at the latest.
Yan Huixin passed away recently due to illness. While serving as Deputy Trade Representative, she participated in US reciprocal tariff negotiations. In late September last year, she took leave due to health reasons, resigned in early March this year, and passed away suddenly recently. Subsequently, it was reported that she had experienced workplace bullying at the Office of Trade Negotiations. The Executive Yuan has invited external committee members to launch an investigation.
The Legislative Yuan's Judiciary and Organic Laws and Statutes Committee today reviewed the Executive Yuan and its subordinate agencies' central government general budget for fiscal year 115 and conducted inquiries.
KMT Legislator Weng Hsiao-ling questioned whether Executive Yuan Premier Cho Jung-tai was aware of the bullying after receiving Yan Huixin's resignation letter but failed to address it, and whether the CSPTC would investigate. Tsai Hsiu-chuan stated that if officials are aware but fail to act, the head of the agency or responsible persons can be fined NT$30,000 to NT$1,500,000. If more serious problems are caused later, the Civil Service Protection Act also stipulates disciplinary action, administrative punishment, and criminal penalties.
Tsai Hsiu-chuan said that according to relevant regulations, after the case was exposed by the media, the Executive Yuan launched an investigation. According to the CSPTC's current understanding, the Executive Yuan has already held four investigation meetings. The CSPTC has also informed the Executive Yuan by phone and letter about the correct subsequent practices and relevant procedures. Regarding whether the head of the agency was aware but failed to take immediate or effective measures, the CSPTC will await the investigation report from the agency.
Tsai Hsiu-chuan said that according to the Civil Service Protection Act and safety and health regulations, agencies are clearly required to complete investigations within two months after the start of the investigation and the first meeting. However, for some complex cases, such as those involving multiple people or complex locations, it can be extended by a maximum of one month, so the investigation must be completed within three months at the latest. The Executive Yuan held its first investigation team meeting on March 27th, so the investigation report should be released by July at the latest.
In addition, regarding the case of former Taichung City Transportation Bureau's Director of Public Transportation Project Office, Chang Ying-tang, who was dismissed for two major demerits due to sexual harassment of a female employee and then participated in national examinations to be assigned to the MOTC's Freeway Bureau, the Control Yuan later impeached him, and the case was transferred to the Disciplinary Court for review. The Disciplinary Court recently ruled to suspend Chang Ying-tang's duties, which can be appealed.
PFP Legislator Chen Chao-tzu questioned whether civil servants dismissed for performance evaluations can still serve in other agencies, and whether it is possible to regulate that those who commit crimes such as sexual harassment or bullying be mandatorily transferred for disciplinary action, and that their eligibility to take national examinations be suspended before disciplinary measures are decided. (Editor: Su Chih-tsung) 1150507
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Yan Huixin passed away recently due to illness. While serving as Deputy Trade Representative, she participated in US reciprocal tariff negotiations. In late September last year, she took leave due to health reasons, resigned in early March this year, and passed away suddenly recently. Subsequently, it was reported that she had experienced workplace bullying at the Office of Trade Negotiations. The Executive Yuan has invited external committee members to launch an investigation.
The Legislative Yuan's Judiciary and Organic Laws and Statutes Committee today reviewed the Executive Yuan and its subordinate agencies' central government general budget for fiscal year 115 and conducted inquiries.
KMT Legislator Weng Hsiao-ling questioned whether Executive Yuan Premier Cho Jung-tai was aware of the bullying after receiving Yan Huixin's resignation letter but failed to address it, and whether the CSPTC would investigate. Tsai Hsiu-chuan stated that if officials are aware but fail to act, the head of the agency or responsible persons can be fined NT$30,000 to NT$1,500,000. If more serious problems are caused later, the Civil Service Protection Act also stipulates disciplinary action, administrative punishment, and criminal penalties.
Tsai Hsiu-chuan said that according to relevant regulations, after the case was exposed by the media, the Executive Yuan launched an investigation. According to the CSPTC's current understanding, the Executive Yuan has already held four investigation meetings. The CSPTC has also informed the Executive Yuan by phone and letter about the correct subsequent practices and relevant procedures. Regarding whether the head of the agency was aware but failed to take immediate or effective measures, the CSPTC will await the investigation report from the agency.
Tsai Hsiu-chuan said that according to the Civil Service Protection Act and safety and health regulations, agencies are clearly required to complete investigations within two months after the start of the investigation and the first meeting. However, for some complex cases, such as those involving multiple people or complex locations, it can be extended by a maximum of one month, so the investigation must be completed within three months at the latest. The Executive Yuan held its first investigation team meeting on March 27th, so the investigation report should be released by July at the latest.
In addition, regarding the case of former Taichung City Transportation Bureau's Director of Public Transportation Project Office, Chang Ying-tang, who was dismissed for two major demerits due to sexual harassment of a female employee and then participated in national examinations to be assigned to the MOTC's Freeway Bureau, the Control Yuan later impeached him, and the case was transferred to the Disciplinary Court for review. The Disciplinary Court recently ruled to suspend Chang Ying-tang's duties, which can be appealed.
PFP Legislator Chen Chao-tzu questioned whether civil servants dismissed for performance evaluations can still serve in other agencies, and whether it is possible to regulate that those who commit crimes such as sexual harassment or bullying be mandatorily transferred for disciplinary action, and that their eligibility to take national examinations be suspended before disciplinary measures are decided. (Editor: Su Chih-tsung) 1150507
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