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Hangzhou, China: Not meeting the job target was so difficult for a female employee that she reportedly had to do 200 squats as punishment. After this his health deteriorated and he was admitted to the hospital. Rhabdomyolysis Nam was diagnosed with a serious condition in which muscles start breaking down rapidly. The incident is being reported from Hangzhou, China and after coming to light, people have erupted on social media regarding the working style of the company.
The target was 200 calls daily
According to media reports, the woman surnamed Yang was associated with a loan assistance company in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province of China in June. His position was that of financial advisor, but the work was mainly related to tele-sales. The team manager, identified only as Zhang in the reports, had set targets for employees such as making about 200 phone calls a day, inviting at least one customer and garnering a willingness to cooperate with a potential customer.
Pressure in target based work is nothing new, but the alleged punishment in this case gave rise to controversy. On July 28, Yang could not achieve the set target. He was then reportedly given the option of paying a fine of 50 yuan for each missed goal or doing 100 squats.
Didn’t have money, so chose 200 sit-ups
According to reports, Yang was in financial trouble. Instead of paying the fine, he accepted physical punishment. He reportedly said he had no money. Since more than one target was not met, he had to do a total of 200 squats.
Yang did the squats in different sections and even made a video of them, so that he could prove to his supervisor that he had completed the given punishment. According to reports, in the video she was seen doing sit-ups with great difficulty. In the last phase, he had to take the support of the door frame to maintain balance.
After completing his sentence his condition deteriorated. She was not able to stand properly and was having trouble even walking. According to reports, she even fainted after leaving the office.
Serious illness surfaced after a few days
Yang was not immediately taken to the hospital. Due to financial problems he avoided seeking medical help for some time. After about five days, the color of his urine became dark, after which he got himself examined in the hospital.
doctors told him Rhabdomyolysis Found suffering from. It is a serious medical condition in which muscle tissue begins to break down rapidly due to excessive physical exertion, injury, or excessive stress on the muscles. Due to this, substances present within the muscles can reach the blood and in severe cases can damage the kidneys.
The report said that Yang’s creatine kinase or CK level had reached above 16,000 U/L. In medical tests, such high levels indicate severe muscle damage. It was a matter of relief that he did not suffer from kidney failure and the doctors advised rest and avoiding hard physical exertion.
Job also lost, dispute over compensation
During treatment, Yang’s condition became such that it became difficult for him to do normal work. He left the company’s job on July 30. He also incurred expenses for treatment and travel.
According to reports, he asked the company for compensation of about 15,000 yuan, including medical and transportation expenses. This amount covered personal injury and living expenses during recovery. But manager Zhang reportedly did not accept his demand and asked him to take the legal route.
Yang later reached out to a local dispute resolution program. The manager there reportedly admitted that his actions had violated labor law, but claimed that the company should not be held responsible for the incident. Yang then filed a complaint with the local labor inspection unit. The officials assured to investigate the matter.
People’s anger on social media
After information about the incident came to light, people on social media, including in China, criticized corporal punishment at the workplace. People have questions about how corporal punishment can be used to make employees achieve work goals.
Many users said that no job can be more important than the health of the employee. Some people demanded strict action against the manager. The incident has once again sparked a debate as to what should be the limit of target based pressure in companies.
Why did the company give such punishment?
According to reports, the manager had adopted a method of physical punishment such as 100 push-ups or 200 squats if employees did not meet their targets. A financial penalty of 50 yuan per missed target was also imposed. The manager later described this as his personal practice rather than official company policy.
This makes the matter more serious. That is, available reports indicate that the alleged corporal punishment was not a formal company policy, but a practice implemented by the manager concerned. Now labor inspection officers are investigating the complaint.
What is rhabdomyolysis?
Rhabdomyolysis is a condition in which muscle tissue breaks down and leaks into the bloodstream. Excessive and sudden exercise can also be one of its possible causes. Symptoms may include severe muscle pain, weakness, swelling and dark urine. In severe cases, kidney function may be affected.
In Yang’s case, she experienced leg pain and difficulty walking after 200 squats, and her urine changed color after a few days. Doctors’ examination confirmed serious muscle rupture. Although his condition did not result in kidney failure, this incident shows how severe and sudden physical exertion can cause serious medical problems.
Is this kind of target pressure for every job right?
This incident not only raised questions about a Chinese company, but also started a discussion on the increasing target pressure in modern workplaces. In jobs like sales and tele-sales, it is common for employees to be given a target of a certain number of calls and customers per day. But giving physical punishment if the target is not achieved is a different issue.
Methods such as training, review, change in goals or incentives can be adopted to improve work performance. Physically punishing an employee raises serious questions regarding both health and dignity of the workplace.
Now what will come out in the investigation?
The local labor inspection department is investigating the matter following Yang’s complaint. In further investigation, it will be important whether the manager’s action was taken with the knowledge or permission of the company or not, what were the rules of the company and on what basis corporal punishment was imposed on the employee.
Further action is also possible regarding demand for compensation and alleged violation of labor law in the case. At present, the final results of the investigation have not been revealed in the reports available.
The incident raised a big question
This incident in Hangzhou has raised serious questions about the limits of authority and responsibility at the workplace. An employee’s failure to meet targets can certainly be a performance issue for a company, but corporal punishment in response and subsequent serious health problems have made the issue extremely sensitive.
Yang lost his job, received treatment and also filed a complaint for compensation. On the other hand, the controversy has deepened after the manager concerned allegedly admitted to violating labor laws. Now the focus is on what conclusions the investigating agencies draw in this matter and what action is taken against the company or the responsible officer.