Chinese principal reinstated after court rules dismissal over $0.85 chocolate gift unjust.
Wang, the principal of Sanxia Kindergarten in Chongqing, China, was fired for accepting a $0.85 box of chocolates from a student. She sued her former employer, and the court ruled her dismissal unjust, stating the gift was a sign of appreciation. The ruling was upheld on appeal, provoking social media backlash over the perceived severity of her punishment. Critics suggest the focus should be on preventing inappropriate gift-giving practices, rather than punishing small gestures.
September 07, 2024
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