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Mint
19-06-2025
- Business
- Mint
₹24,000 fine for eating snacks, leaving desk without reason: Bizarre company rules spark criticism
A senior executive at a big Chinese company has caused online anger by setting strange office rules. The rules include fining workers for looking in the mirror or eating snacks during work hours. Staff also must clock in six times a day and work overtime. The notice, shared in May, said that anyone who didn't agree should resign, according to the South China Morning Post. Man Wah Holdings, founded in 1992 and based in Guangdong, makes sofas, mattresses and other furniture. It is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange and has around 27,000 employees. In 2016, the company's brand teamed up with famous actor Andy Lau. A senior executive surnamed Liu faced criticism after screenshots from a work chat showed strict rules for staff. He complained that, during a busy promotion period, some employees were not at their desks. Some were in the washroom or looking in mirrors. Liu warned that anyone caught playing games at work would be fired. He also announced heavy fines: 2,000 yuan ( ₹ 24,000) for managers, 1,000 yuan ( ₹ 12,000) for supervisors and 500 yuan ( ₹ 6,000) for assistant managers caught eating snacks. Employees who leave their desks without a reason more than three times will lose 2,000 yuan ( ₹ 24,000) from their salary. Even failing to shut down the computer after work would lead to a 100 yuan fine. Liu added that money collected from these fines would be used as bonus rewards for hard-working employees. Internal notes also said, if someone left their desk for over 10 minutes, their computer must be locked and chair pushed in. else, they'll be fined again. According to SCMP, a company spokesperson said on June 7 that the matter was under investigation. In 2017, the Philippines banned companies from forcing women to wear high heels at work. The instruction was aimed at protecting women's health and rights. The decision came after four women complained to a labour union, which took up the issue. The new rule officially began on September 29, Reuters reported. The labour department said companies must allow women to wear safe and comfortable shoes, with heels not higher than one inch. The Associated Labor Unions welcomed the move, calling it a big step against unsafe and sexist dress codes.
South China Morning Post
17-06-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
China firm sparks outrage by fining workers for looking in mirrors, eating at desks
A senior executive from a well-known home furnishing company in China has sparked online controversy by announcing a series of bizarre workplace rules. Advertisement Among the strange requirements are fines for looking in the mirror and eating snacks during work hours. The rules also require staff to clock in six times a day. The controversy unfolded in May after it was revealed online that a senior executive in the e-commerce department of Man Wah Holdings Ltd, surnamed Liu, had issued a notice. The senior executive railed against staff who give 'strange' excuses for not being at their desks. Photo: Shutterstock It banned eating at work, mandated overtime, required six daily clock-ins and said staff unwilling to comply should resign. Founded in 1992, Man Wah Holdings is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange and is based in Guangdong province in southern China. The company specialises in sofas, mattresses and panel furniture. It employs 27,000 people. Advertisement One of its best-known brands signed Hong Kong superstar Andy Lau Tak-wah as a brand ambassador in 2016.
South China Morning Post
17-06-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
China firm sparks outrage by fining workers for looking in mirrors, eating at desks
A senior executive from a well-known home furnishing company in China has sparked online controversy by announcing a series of bizarre workplace rules. Among the strange requirements are fines for looking in the mirror and eating snacks during work hours. The rules also require staff to clock in six times a day. The controversy unfolded in May after it was revealed online that a senior executive in the e-commerce department of Man Wah Holdings Ltd, surnamed Liu, had issued a notice. The senior executive railed against staff who give 'strange' excuses for not being at their desks. Photo: Shutterstock It banned eating at work, mandated overtime, required six daily clock-ins and said staff unwilling to comply should resign. Founded in 1992, Man Wah Holdings is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange and is based in Guangdong province in southern China. The company specialises in sofas, mattresses and panel furniture. It employs 27,000 people. One of its best-known brands signed Hong Kong superstar Andy Lau Tak-wah as a brand ambassador in 2016.
South China Morning Post
06-06-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong police to take down fake news report about Andy Lau resembling SCMP
Police will take down a fake news report purporting to be from the South China Morning Post about superstar actor Andy Lau Tak-wah being sued by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority over his investment advice, the Post has learned. A police source said on Friday that the force's cyber security and technology crime bureau was handling the case and would take down the fabricated report as soon as possible. The website was designed to appear like the Post's. The fake article claimed the Monetary Authority had sued Lau over statements he made during a live broadcast, in which he shared his tips on becoming rich through a cryptocurrency trading platform, with a deposit of HK$2,000 (US$254) generating a million dollars in months. 'Give me 2,000 HKD, and with the Immediate FastX platform I'll make a million in 12 to 15 weeks!' Lau was quoted as saying in the article. 'This platform is the perfect solution for those who want to get rich quick. It's built on self-learning artificial intelligence, which exchanges cryptocurrencies for you.'
South China Morning Post
05-06-2025
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong's jury system: not an ‘unwritten law'
Across the globe, countless films depict trials in which defendants face serious charges before a jury, with suspense building until the final verdict is revealed in the last few minutes before the credits roll. A notable example is the 1985 Hong Kong film The Unwritten Law, featuring a young Andy Lau Tak-wah as a defence barrister. This classic is popular in Hong Kong, as well as among Chinese-speaking communities in Asia and beyond. Since then, numerous courtroom thrillers involving juries have been produced, many achieving success at the box office. The jury system is a common feature of many common law systems, although it has been abolished in some jurisdictions such as Singapore. Introduced in Hong Kong in 1845, the jury system has in effect been in operation for more than 175 years. Its importance and widespread acceptance are underscored by Article 86 of the Basic Law, which states: 'The principle of trial by jury previously practised in Hong Kong shall be maintained.' Juries are mainly used in criminal trials for more serious offences tried in the Court of First Instance. The essential function of a jury is to determine the relevant facts of a case from the evidence presented in court and to apply the law as directed by the judge. The judge addresses points of law and jurors assess the facts, applying their common sense and life experience to determine the truthfulness of witness testimony. The jury system allows members of the community to participate in the criminal justice process, bringing their perspectives and experiences. It also plays a pivotal role in maintaining public confidence and legitimacy in the criminal justice system, as jurors gain first-hand insight into the operation of the justice system through their participation. Of course, it must be recognised that for historical reasons – as trials in Hong Kong were conducted solely in English and the English-speaking population was relatively small – the vast majority of criminal offences in Hong Kong have been tried in the Magistrates' Court and the District Court, where there are no juries, and yet sentences can be up to seven years.
