Chinese Court Awards ₹40 Lakh to Fired Employee Who Napped at Work

The man, dismissed after a one-hour nap following late-night work, successfully argued his termination was excessive given his 20-year service record.

Zhang, a department manager at a chemical company in Jiangsu province, was fired for sleeping at his desk after working late the previous night.
The company cited a zero-tolerance policy on workplace discipline as the reason for his termination, which was supported by the labor union.
Zhang filed a lawsuit, claiming his dismissal was unjust given his two decades of service and the lack of significant harm caused by his actions.
The court ruled in Zhang's favor, stating the punishment was excessive for a first-time offense that did not result in serious losses for the company.
As a result, the company was ordered to pay Zhang 350,000 yuan (₹40.78 lakh) in compensation for the wrongful termination.