Discipline Chinese firm’s threat to fire singletons violates labour law Faced with a declining marriage rates, some employers are taking matters into their own hands iStock.com/YONGHAO Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Monday 24 February 2025 A company in China has been ordered to withdraw a notice threatening to fire single or divorced employees who are not married by a certain date. 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... Culture Firing for cheating risky in China if claims unsubstantiated Culture Chinese firm tries to fine workers for using toilets Discrimination Zodiac job killer: why hiring shouldn’t be written in the stars Employee Relations What were these Chinese firms thinking?