Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Man Wah Holdings' Strict Rules Spark Workplace Backlash
A Chinese furniture company executive introduced unusual workplace rules that sparked outrage.
Employees faced fines for things like eating snacks or looking in mirrors.
Overtime and frequent clock-ins were also mandated.
The executive stated the rules were implemented to address issues like employees not being at their workstations.
The company is now investigating the matter.
This situation is similar to a previous incident where a company instructed staff to take photos of colleagues in the restroom, displaying them on the restroom walls.
Man Wah Holdings executive, surnamed Liu, implemented strict workplace rules.
Rules included fines for actions such as snacking, mirror gazing, and unauthorized workstation absence.
Employees were required to clock in six times daily and work mandatory overtime.
The company is based in Guangdong province, China, and employs around 27,000 people.
A company spokesperson announced an internal investigation into the new rules.
- Who
- Man Wah Holdings, its employees, and its senior executive, surnamed Liu.
- What
- A Chinese company, Man Wah Holdings, faces backlash for implementing strict workplace rules, including fines for snacking and mirror gazing.
- When
- Last month, the rules were implemented, and an investigation was initiated shortly after.
- Where
- The company is based in Guangdong province, southern China.
- Why
- The executive stated the rules were implemented to address issues like employees not being at their workstations during promotions.
Employees/Legal Experts
Company Executive
Workplace Conduct
Employees/Legal Experts
Rules are excessively harsh.
Company Executive
Company likely believes rules are necessary for productivity.
- Company
- Man Wah Holdings Ltd.
- Industry
- Furniture (sofas, mattresses, panel furniture)
- Location
- Guangdong province, China
- Employees
- 27,000
- Executive Surname
- Liu
- Rule Violation Fines (Managers)
- Rs 23,981 (2,000 yuan)
- Rule Violation Fines (Supervisors)
- Rs 11,990 (1,000 yuan)