Health & Safety Chinese sales worker hospitalised after being ordered to complete 200 squats Manager implemented physical punishment after team member missed daily targets iStock.com/twinsterphoto Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Tuesday 01 September 2026 A young sales worker in China was admitted to hospital with a potentially life-threatening muscle condition after being ordered to perform 200 squats by her manager for missing daily targets. 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 Chinese firm tries to fine workers for using toilets Wellbeing No end in sight for China’s overworked tech sector Discipline Chinese firm’s threat to fire singletons violates labour law Benefits Chinese firm offers money to staff who lose weight