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Hindustan Times
25-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Chinese man wins $2,600 compensation after employer forced him into after-hours online sessions
A man in Beijing has successfully won a lawsuit against his former employer over unpaid overtime, after the company required him to repeatedly attend online training sessions outside working hours, according to a report by South China Morning Post (SCMP). A Chinese court ruled in favour of an employee, ordering his firm to pay overtime for mandatory after-hours online training sessions.(Representational image/Unsplash) (Also read: Chinese man spends $600,000 on hair salon detox treatments, suffers severe health issues and denied refund) Engineer fired after three years demands overtime pay The man, referred to as Wang, joined an engineering company in Beijing in July 2020 and worked there until his termination in June 2023. Although the report does not disclose his salary, Wang claimed that he was routinely made to attend after-hours training through platforms such as Ding Ding and WeChat. Wang initially filed for arbitration, demanding over 80,000 yuan (US$11,000) in overtime compensation. He submitted screenshots of the training sessions and chat logs with colleagues as supporting evidence. According to Wang, employees who failed to attend these sessions were expected to make a 'voluntary donation' of 200 yuan (US$28), a practice he argued was coercive and implied the mandatory nature of the training. Company denies overtime responsibility The engineering firm rejected Wang's claims, stating that these online sessions did not constitute overtime work. They insisted that any overtime had to be pre-approved by management. The company further argued that employees were only required to log into the sessions, without needing to engage or even listen, and thus it could not be proven that any actual work had taken place. Additionally, they maintained that the donation policy was unrelated to these training activities. The arbitration authority initially dismissed Wang's claim, prompting him to escalate the matter to the Beijing No 2 Intermediate People's Court. Court rules in favour of employee As per SCMP, the court found that the employer did in fact arrange these training sessions after regular working hours, and Wang was required to participate. It emphasised that even passive participation infringed upon the employee's personal time, and that the threat of a donation confirmed it was a compulsory task. 'These activities occurred after working hours, with the employee lacking the option to decline participation. Therefore, they should be classified as overtime,' the court concluded. However, the court also noted that on several occasions, Wang joined the sessions later than their scheduled start times. In the final verdict, the court ordered the company to pay Wang 19,000 yuan (US$2,600) in overtime compensation, significantly less than what he originally sought.
Mint
25-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
Man drags company to court over online training sessions after work hours without extra pay, demands ₹9.5 lakh
A man in Beijing, China, dragged his former employer to court for forcing him to attend online training after office hours without extra pay. The man, known as Wang, worked as an engineer at the company from July 2020 to June 2023. The company often required him to attend training sessions using apps like Ding Ding and WeChat. These sessions were held outside regular working hours. Employees who missed them were asked to make a 'voluntary donation' of 200 yuan (around ₹ 2,500). Wang filed a complaint after his termination. He asked for over 80,000 yuan (more than ₹ 9.5 lakh) as unpaid overtime. He went to court after the labour office didn't accept his claim. Wang provided proof, such as screenshots of his online training and chat records with coworkers. The company said the sessions were not real work and didn't count as overtime. Workers just had to log in and didn't need to talk or listen. They also claimed that the donation rule had not been linked to training. The court found that the sessions had happened after working hours. The court said even if workers only had to log in, it still used up their personal time. It also noted that the donation rule showed the training was not optional. 'These activities occurred after working hours, with the employee lacking the option to decline participation. Therefore, they should be classified as overtime,' the South China Morning Post quoted the court as stating. The court said employees could not skip these sessions, so it should be counted as overtime. In the end, Wang's evidence proved that the company did make him work extra without pay. The court ordered the company to compensate the former employee. However, it asked it to pay a reduced amount of 19,000 yuan ( ₹ 2.30 lakh). Workers' Daily shared the case, which is being hailed as a 'landmark' judgment. The case has received public support as many workers face similar issues.
Mint
25-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
Man drags company to court over online training sessions after work hours without extra pay, demands ₹9.5 lakh
A man in Beijing, China, dragged his former employer to court for forcing him to attend online training after office hours without extra pay. The man, known as Wang, worked as an engineer at the company from July 2020 to June 2023. The company often required him to attend training sessions using apps like Ding Ding and WeChat. These sessions were held outside regular working hours. Employees who missed them were asked to make a 'voluntary donation' of 200 yuan (around ₹ 2,500). Wang filed a complaint after his termination. He asked for over 80,000 yuan (more than ₹ 9.5 lakh) as unpaid overtime. He went to court after the labour office didn't accept his claim. Wang provided proof, such as screenshots of his online training and chat records with coworkers. The company said the sessions were not real work and didn't count as overtime. Workers just had to log in and didn't need to talk or listen. They also claimed that the donation rule had not been linked to training. The court found that the sessions had happened after working hours. The court said even if workers only had to log in, it still used up their personal time. It also noted that the donation rule showed the training was not optional. 'These activities occurred after working hours, with the employee lacking the option to decline participation. Therefore, they should be classified as overtime,' the South China Morning Post quoted the court as stating. The court said employees could not skip these sessions, so it should be counted as overtime. In the end, Wang's evidence proved that the company did make him work extra without pay. The court ordered the company to compensate the former employee. However, it asked it to pay a reduced amount of 19,000 yuan ( ₹ 2.30 lakh). Workers' Daily shared the case, which is being hailed as a 'landmark' judgment. The case has received public support as many workers face similar issues. The company's name and Wang's salary were not made public in the report. Wang's win is seen as a strong example of workers' rights.
