A Chinese worker dismissed after his company discovered he had walked more than 16,000 steps while on medical leave has won a protracted legal battle — reigniting national debate over workplace surveillance and employee privacy.

As reported by the South China Morning Post , the case, which dates back to 2019, resurfaced after China’s Ministry of Justice spotlighted it on its official social media account on October 29. The post quickly went viral, prompting public discussion on the boundaries of employer oversight and the protection of workers’ rights under Chinese labour law. Advertisement

The worker, identified only as Chen, was employed by a company in Jiangsu province. After injuring his back at work in early 2019, he took medical leave supported by a hospital diagnosis. Followi

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