Refer China: Firm sparks outrage by fining staff for looking in mirror,eating

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A senior executive from a well-known home furnishing company in China has sparked online controversy by announcing a series of bizarre workplace rules.

A Chinese firm has sparked outrage online by threatening to fine staff for looking in mirrors and eating at their desks. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock

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.

It banned eating at work, mandated overtime, required six daily clock-ins and said staff unwilling to comply should resign.

Additional internal documents said that if an employee leaves their workstation for more than 10 minutes, their computer must be locked and their chair pushed in or a fine would be imposed.

On June 7, a company spokesperson said they were investigating the matter.

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Editor: Crystal H