fbpx
Connect with us

Social Stories

Company in China Fires Employee Just Because He Can’t Run 5KM in Under 30 Minutes

Published

Feat Image Run Fired
Source: Coach Parry & KingSiegel

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.

A manufacturing company in China is making headlines worldwide after it fired an employee for not being able to finish a 5-kilometre run in under 30 minutes during the hot weather.

The dismissed employee then filed a lawsuit against the company for wrongful termination and won the case.

Topbanner 3 2

For illustration purposes

According to Chinese media on Weibo, the man, known as Liu lives in Suzhou City and filed a CNY10,500 or approximately RM6,790 lawsuit against his former employer. However, he was ultimately awarded CNY6,700 or ~RM4,333 after a judge found the company guilty of wrongful termination.

During the trial, it was revealed that Liu was informed by a company executive days after he was hired in June 2022 that he would have to participate in a distance-running test.

Fired Istock

For illustration purposes

His colleagues then assured him that the test was not a joke and that he will lose his job should he not be able to finish the run in under 30 minutes.

Liu added that he didn’t have time to train prior to the run, with the run itself taking place during a hot humid day in Suzhou City at 25 degrees Celsius.

He was only able to run about one kilometre before experiencing heatstroke-like symptoms and gave up.

Afterwards, he simply went back to work as usual but the next day, Liu was notified by his employer that he had failed his probation period.

During the trial, which took place at the Suzhou Intermediate Court, the judge found that the company’s termination of Liu on these grounds was illegal. Hence, Liu was awarded the aforementioned compensation.

So, what do you guys think of the whole situation? Share your thoughts with us in the comments.

 

Also read: “Who’s gonna do your job?” – M’sian Gets Fired via WhatsApp Just Because He Asks for Paternity Leave

Collage 16 1

Source: RunningXpert

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.



Just In

Collage 89 Collage 89
News8 hours ago

Johor Government May Implement a 4.5-Day Workweek in the Near Future

A 4-day workweek sounds ideal, but a 4-and-a-half day workweek doesn’t sound bad either. Johoreans may be in luck next...

My Post 1 2024 11 21T160023.537 My Post 1 2024 11 21T160023.537
News10 hours ago

“UPSR get D, SPM can get A” – PMX Responds to BERSIH Giving Him a Grade D in ‘Report Card’

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has opened up about BERSIH’s ‘report card‘ on his administration’s performance in conjunction with...

My Post 1 2024 11 21T114442.032 1 My Post 1 2024 11 21T114442.032 1
News14 hours ago

PDRM is Offering 60% Off Selected Traffic Summons at Govt’s 2nd Anniversary Event This Weekend!

In conjunction with the MADANI government’s 2nd anniversary on 24 November (Sunday), the Ministry of Home Affairs of Malaysia (KDN)...

Collage 17 1 Collage 17 1
News1 day ago

MCPF Calls for Vape Ban, Warns Addiction to Substances Can Lead to Unhealthy Behaviours Like Theft

The Malaysian Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF) is urging for the sale of e-cigarettes or vape devices to be banned or...

Feat Image Lesen Feat Image Lesen
News1 day ago

Anthony Loke: Road Users in M’sia May Have to Pay for Physical Driving License Cards Starting Next Year

Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook today iterated that the Government will continue with the implementation of digital driving licenses...

Collage 15 2 Collage 15 2
News1 day ago

Filipino Couple Caught Living & Working Illegally in Malaysia Using Fake MyKads That Cost RM250 Each

A Filipino husband and wife were arrested during a raid on November 19 at a house in Pandan Indah yesterday...

Feat Image Apple Ind Feat Image Apple Ind
News1 day ago

Apple Offers to Increase Investment in Indonesia Tenfold to RM446 Million to Lift Country’s iPhone 16 Series Ban

Previously, we shared how the Apple iPhone 16 Series is banned from being sold in Indonesia until the tech giant...

My Post 1 2024 11 20T144359.263 My Post 1 2024 11 20T144359.263
News1 day ago

BERSIH Names Ismail Sabri the Best PM Since 2009, Calls Out PMX for Lack of Urgency with Reforms

In conjunction with the upcoming 2nd anniversary (24 November) of Anwar Ibrahim’s administration, The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections,...

Announcement

Latest Videos



TRENDING TODAY