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Refusing a company event got a Chinese worker fired - heres how he fought back

Chinese employee legal battle: A Chinese worker successfully sued his employer after being fired for refusing to perform at the company's annual banquet. The court ruled the dismissal unlawful, emphasizing that voluntary activities are not mandatory work duties. This landmark decision reinforces employee rights, protecting them from punitive actions for declining non-essential events.

24 Jan 2026 11:53 pm