China firm enforces two-minute toilet breaks and specific time slots based on ancient text


SHANGHAI (SCMP): A company in southern China has sparked public outrage for mandating that its staff use the toilet during specific time slots, contending that this policy aligns with an ancient Chinese medicine text.

Three Brothers Machine Manufacturing Company, situated in Foshan, Guangdong province, introduced the Toilet Usage Management Rule on Feb 11, aiming to maintain order, enhance efficiency, and correct workplace attitudes.

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