Culture Chinese firm tries to fine workers for using toilets Company cites ancient medical text to justify strict two-minute comfort breaks iStock.com/slavadubrovin Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Thursday 20 February 2025 A company in Southern China has come under fire after attempting to implement a policy severely limiting the length of employee toilet breaks. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Privacy Chinese workers photographed, shamed for “long” toilet breaks Employee Relations What were these Chinese firms thinking? Culture “Unethical” work lottery a warning to China’s employers Wellbeing Boss tells China staff they should expect to work a seven-day week