China firm confines worker to 'small dark room' for 4 days with no power
A labor dispute in China saw Guangzhou Duoyi Network Co. Ltd confine employee Liu Linzhu in a dark room for four days to force resignation. Court ruled confinement illegal, sparking criticism.
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A bitter labor dispute in China involved Guangzhou Duoyi Network Co. Ltd confining an employee, Liu Linzhu, to a dark room for four days in an attempt to force his resignation. The company challenged a court ruling that ordered them to pay Liu compensation. The court found the confinement illegal under labor laws mandating proper working conditions. Liu's access to the company's systems was cut off, and he was isolated in a room without power, phone, or computer. After his wife reported the situation to the police, the company issued an official notice of layoff, accusing Liu of policy violations. Observers criticized the company's strict rules and supported the court's decision. This incident is not the first controversy for the company, as in 2020, it faced backlash for a perceived test of obedience and loyalty through a "voluntary pay cut" policy.
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