Councillor Criticizes Delayed Overtime Pay; Hsinchu Govt Promises Batch Payments After Verification

Hsinchu City Councillor Lin Yen-fu (New Power Party) released a video today stating that Hsinchu City distributed 5,000 NTD economic stimulus consumption gold to every citizen in January and February. On January 24, 361 physical distribution points were set up across the city, mobilizing approximately 3,000 civil servants for support.

Lin said that civil servants cooperated with the city's policy by working overtime on the weekend, but more than two months have passed, and the overtime pay has not yet been received. He questioned whether the city government disregards labor rights and expressed concern over administrative efficiency, urging an acceleration of the disbursement process.

The Hsinchu City Government's Industrial Development Bureau responded in writing, stating that the compilation of the payroll list has been completed and a rigorous case-by-case data verification and correction process is currently underway. Payments will be made in batches to speed up the administrative process and ensure funds reach staff accounts as quickly as possible.

The Hsinchu City Government's Personnel Office stated they will fully cooperate with the relevant departments to review overtime standards, and the Industrial Development Bureau will then issue the overtime pay according to procedures.