Chinese Company Faces Backlash for Photographing Employees in Restrooms

The Shenzhen-based company Lixun Diansheng faced intense backlash after it was reported that employees were photographed using the toilet and these images were publicly displayed as a form of punishment for taking extended breaks. The company justified its actions by claiming that some employees were smoking and playing mobile games in the restroom, often ignoring knocks on the door. Following widespread criticism of the invasion of privacy and the illegitimate monitoring methods, Lixun Diansheng removed the images, stating they 'do not look good.' Legal experts have criticized the company's practices, arguing that they infringe on employee rights and privacy. Online reactions have been overwhelmingly negative, with many calling for accountability and reform within the company's policies. This incident echoes previous controversies in China regarding employee monitoring and privacy violations in the workplace.