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Engineer Sues After Being Fired for Bathroom Breaks

12/14/2025

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Li, an engineer in Jiangsu province, eastern China, was fired by his employer after taking 14 bathroom breaks in one month, including a four-hour session.
He claimed haemorrhoids, produced medical records, and filed a lawsuit alleging illegal termination, seeking 320,000 yuan (US$45,000) in compensation.
The case highlights labor-right complexities in China, where employees are entitled to sanitation protection under labor laws.

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Story summary

Li, an engineer in Jiangsu province, eastern China, was fired by his employer after taking 14 bathroom breaks in one month, including a four-hour session.
He claimed haemorrhoids, produced medical records, and filed a lawsuit alleging illegal termination, seeking 320,000 yuan (US$45,000) in compensation.
The case highlights labor-right complexities in China, where employees are entitled to sanitation protection under labor laws.