Monitoring Chinese firm takes employee surveillance a step too far Resurfaced ruling sparks fresh debate over surveillance, medical privacy, and digital evidence in China’s workplaces iStock.com/laymul Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Tuesday 11 November 2025 The Chinese government has warned employers against an overreliance of employee surveillance technology by republicizing the case of an employee who was illegally fired for walking 16,000 ste 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... Benefits Chinese firm offers money to staff who lose weight Disputes China’s top court issues new guidance on common labour disputes Culture Chinese firm tries to fine workers for using toilets Culture “Unethical” work lottery a warning to China’s employers