[New Book Announcement | Attorney Chen Yeh-hsin]A Little Legal Know-How 4: A Complete Practical Guide to the New Workplace Bullying Regulations

The Most Pragmatic Response Strategies in the Inaugural Era of Workplace Bullying Legislation

A Field-Tested Action Guide for HR Professionals, Managers, and Business Leaders

No rote memorization of statutory clauses—precisely differentiate "legitimate management" from "frivolous, bad-faith complaints."

Alleviate managerial paralysis and anxiety; build an organizational climate with well-defined rights, powers, and responsibilities.

Warmly endorsed by Wang Chiu-tung (Commissioner of the Department of Labor, Taipei City Government), Chen Jui-chia (Commissioner of the Labor Affairs Bureau, New Taipei City Government), and Attorney Li Ling-ling (President of the Taiwan Bar Association).

• When you rigorously hold an underperforming subordinate accountable and they immediately turn around to file a grievance—are managers still permitted to manage?

  
  

• When an employee cries "bullying" over every operational disagreement, is the company forced to accept it passively without the authority to reject unfounded claims?

  
  

• Who should be contacted the moment a formal complaint lands? Are external experts strictly mandatory? How can HR handle the case without being trapped in the middle?

  
  

When bullying prevention becomes a statutory corporate mandate, leaders need more than regulatory articles—they need an actionable blueprint for real-time crisis response.

These front-line managerial dilemmas represent the shared challenges confronting HR teams and corporate supervisors under the new legal regime. Past practices of "iron-fisted discipline" or "backroom informal mediation" are no longer viable. In the face of fraught workplace conflicts where any misstep brings liability, the decisive factor lies in establishing unambiguous operational boundaries and executing field-tested response protocols.

The author, Attorney Chen Yeh-hsin, brings a multidimensional perspective as a former judge, labor commissioner, independent director, and seasoned corporate general counsel. Moving past dense legalese, he translates decades of front-line dispute-resolution experience into an objective, repeatable practical guide—spanning immediate emergency intervention upon intake, formal investigation protocols, critical considerations for witness interviews, and tailored post-investigation remedies whether an allegation is substantiated or dismissed.

This book walks you through every pivotal decision point, restoring rationality and legal compliance to management while guiding organizations to foster a culture of mutual respect and sustained growth.

When Bullying Allegations and Formal Grievances Surface:

Organizations Need More Than Theoretical Principles—They Require Layered, Pragmatic Defenses

• Define Management Red Lines | Reclaiming Managerial Authority

  
  

  Does texting a subordinate on LINE after hours cross the legal line? Deconstruct the three fundamental baselines separating lawful supervision from bullying, empowering leaders with the legitimacy and confidence to guide teams and demand performance without legal ambiguity.

  
  

• Build Institutional Safeguards | Rigorous Four-Tier Division of Responsibility

  
  

  How should duties be allocated across the dedicated oversight unit, grievance intake, the investigation committee, and the appeals review board? Equips HR with a standardized operational blueprint to ensure robust compliance and avoid costly procedural minefields.

  
  

• Activate Procedural Defenses | Mastering the SOP of "Notification, Investigation, Confidentiality, and Documentation"

  
  

  What is step one when a grievance is logged? Deploy immediate, effective corrective measures, leverage EAP support systems and AI-assisted investigation workflows, establish the facts swiftly, and objectively filter out malicious, bad-faith grievances.

  
  

22 Essential Workplace Bullying Case Studies for Managers and HR Professionals

Clarify supervisory boundaries, enforce procedural justice, eliminate destructive internal friction, and cultivate a secure, high-trust workplace!

Endorsements & Critical Praise

"Workplace bullying directly impacts the fundamental rights of both employers and employees. Attorney Chen Yeh-hsin draws deeply on front-line practice to dissect the new legal regime. Combining high-level legal precision with immense practical utility, this book is an indispensable guide for understanding statutory mandates, safeguarding workplace rights, and fostering a supportive corporate environment."

— Wang Chiu-tung, Commissioner of the Department of Labor, Taipei City Government

"Workplace safety is the foundational environment every worker expects, and occupational safety has always been the steadfast objective of both the public and private sectors. Recently, public focus has centered sharply on sexual harassment and bullying. This book provides a thorough, deep-dive examination of workplace bullying, establishing the essential baseline awareness that both employers and employees must build."

— Chen Jui-chia, Commissioner of the Labor Affairs Bureau, New Taipei City Government

"During his judicial tenure in Kaohsiung, Attorney Chen Yeh-hsin earned high acclaim for his unwavering integrity and the exceptional quality of his judgments. Synthesizing the comprehensive vantage point of a former judge, labor commissioner, financial holding company director, and Chairman of the Labor Law Committee of the Taiwan Bar Association, he has authored a definitive, specialized volume on workplace bullying. It is essential reading for legal practitioners, corporate executives, HR professionals, and business owners striving to mitigate labor dispute risks."

— Attorney Li Ling-ling, President of the Taiwan Bar Association