Taiwan boss pays worker’s final wages in 690 coins as ‘shock education’ for bad work attitude


A former employee of a drinks shop in Taiwan has received her final salary of NT$6,972 (US$215) entirely in coins of mixed denominations following a dispute with her employer.

The boss said the method of payment was justified as a “shock education” to the woman, sparking a fierce debate online.

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