Talent Pool for Workplace Bullying Investigators to Launch in July, Aiming to Train 1,000 Experts
To combat workplace bullying, Taiwan's Ministry of Labor has launched a training program and is establishing a talent pool for investigators. Starting in June, 20 training sessions will be held to train 1,000 experts, including practicing lawyers, psychologists, and occupational health service medical personnel. This initiative supports a new chapter in the Occupational Safety and Health Act, effective in July, which mandates employers to investigate bullying complaints and provides them with access to qualified professionals.
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(CNA, Taipei, May 19, by reporter Wu Hsin-yun) To prevent workplace bullying, the Ministry of Labor (MOL) today launched a training program and the establishment of a talent pool for workplace bullying investigation. Starting in June, 20 training sessions will be held, open to participants such as practicing lawyers, psychologists, and occupational health service medical personnel, with a goal of training 1,000 people.
The Occupational Safety and Health Act has been amended to include a special chapter on workplace bullying, with related regulations set to take effect in July. When an employer becomes aware that an employee is experiencing workplace bullying, they must take immediate and effective appropriate measures. This includes preventing the complainant from further bullying, providing the complainant with relevant counseling or necessary assistance and protective measures, and investigating the complaint.
Chang Kuo-ming, head of the Occupational Health and Safety Division at the MOL's Occupational Safety and Health Administration, stated today that the "Guidelines for the Training of Professionals in Workplace Bullying Investigation and the Establishment of a Professional Talent Pool" have been established, officially launching the training and talent pool initiative.
Chang said the purpose of creating the talent pool is to help employers and local governments quickly select appropriate experts to assist when handling workplace bullying complaints. Starting in June, 20 training sessions will be held nationwide, with the goal of training at least 1,000 cross-disciplinary experts.
Chang mentioned that the training is targeted at personnel from the MOL's database of workplace sexual harassment investigation professionals, practicing lawyers, psychologists, labor dispute mediators, university faculty in relevant disciplines, as well as front-line labor administration personnel, labor inspectors, and occupational health service medical staff.
Chang pointed out that those already listed in the sexual harassment investigation talent pool need to complete a 6-hour advanced course to be included in the new talent pool. Other professionals must complete a 12-hour course. The training content includes "Workplace Bullying Prevention Regulations," "Interview Strategies and Investigation Techniques," "Investigation Report Writing," and "Case Analysis." Those listed in the talent pool must undergo 6 hours of relevant refresher courses every 5 years.
Chang noted that a pilot training course was already held last year with over 300 participants. The workplace bullying investigation talent pool will be launched simultaneously with the amendments to the Occupational Safety and Health Act on July 1.
The Occupational Safety and Health Act has been amended to include a special chapter on workplace bullying, with related regulations set to take effect in July. When an employer becomes aware that an employee is experiencing workplace bullying, they must take immediate and effective appropriate measures. This includes preventing the complainant from further bullying, providing the complainant with relevant counseling or necessary assistance and protective measures, and investigating the complaint.
Chang Kuo-ming, head of the Occupational Health and Safety Division at the MOL's Occupational Safety and Health Administration, stated today that the "Guidelines for the Training of Professionals in Workplace Bullying Investigation and the Establishment of a Professional Talent Pool" have been established, officially launching the training and talent pool initiative.
Chang said the purpose of creating the talent pool is to help employers and local governments quickly select appropriate experts to assist when handling workplace bullying complaints. Starting in June, 20 training sessions will be held nationwide, with the goal of training at least 1,000 cross-disciplinary experts.
Chang mentioned that the training is targeted at personnel from the MOL's database of workplace sexual harassment investigation professionals, practicing lawyers, psychologists, labor dispute mediators, university faculty in relevant disciplines, as well as front-line labor administration personnel, labor inspectors, and occupational health service medical staff.
Chang pointed out that those already listed in the sexual harassment investigation talent pool need to complete a 6-hour advanced course to be included in the new talent pool. Other professionals must complete a 12-hour course. The training content includes "Workplace Bullying Prevention Regulations," "Interview Strategies and Investigation Techniques," "Investigation Report Writing," and "Case Analysis." Those listed in the talent pool must undergo 6 hours of relevant refresher courses every 5 years.
Chang noted that a pilot training course was already held last year with over 300 participants. The workplace bullying investigation talent pool will be launched simultaneously with the amendments to the Occupational Safety and Health Act on July 1.