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Engineer Sues After Firing Over Excessive Bathroom Breaks

12/17/2025

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An engineer surnamed Li in Jiangsu, eastern China, was fired for excessive bathroom breaks attributed to haemorrhoids.
Li took 14 bathroom breaks in a month; the longest lasted four hours.
After termination, Li sued for illegal dismissal, seeking 320,000 yuan (US$45,000).
He supplied evidence, including haemorrhoid medication and surgery records.
The Shanghai Federation of Trade Unions reported the case as highlighting labor-right issues and sanitation protections.

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Story summary

An engineer surnamed Li in Jiangsu, eastern China, was fired for excessive bathroom breaks attributed to haemorrhoids.
Li took 14 bathroom breaks in a month; the longest lasted four hours.
After termination, Li sued for illegal dismissal, seeking 320,000 yuan (US$45,000).
He supplied evidence, including haemorrhoid medication and surgery records.
The Shanghai Federation of Trade Unions reported the case as highlighting labor-right issues and sanitation protections.