Because they spoke Cantonese during their work, three employees were fined high by the company, one of them was fined as much as 3,000 yuan, and the remaining two were fined 1,000 yuan each! The practice of a company in Foshan, Guangdong Province has undoubtedly caused heated controversy, and it has made people feel a strong smell of discrimination.
In fact, in some regions with a single language environment, it is understandable that companies are forced to use a certain unified language as a working language for the sake of communication convenience.
However, for a region like Guangdong, where there is a diverse linguistic environment, a company that prohibits employees from using dialects to communicate is tantamount to contempt and suppression of the local language and culture.
For example, if in a company located in Tohoku, employees are forbidden to use Tohoku dialect in the workplace, do you think it is reasonable?
In fact, it is the same situation as the ban on Cantonese in Guangdong.
In some factories in rural areas, it would be even more ridiculous to prohibit workers from speaking in tongues in the workplace.
Language is the carrier of culture and represents the unique cultural identity of a nation. There is nothing wrong with using one's native language at work, and there is no need to face any moral or administrative sanctions.
Such bans and punitive measures by the company are undoubtedly a serious violation of language rights and cultural rights, an affront to the personal dignity of employees, and a violation of the basic rights granted to workers by law.
In this regard, the relevant departments have stated that they will severely punish illegal acts, and it is a matter of course. China's Civil Code, Labor Law and other laws and regulations have clear provisions prohibiting any unit or individual from committing mental abuse and other illegal acts against workers.
The company's decision to impose a fine beyond its authority is undoubtedly illegal.
Perhaps, this company is out of one"Formatted correctly"The idea is that using a unified Mandarin or English in the workplace can avoid communication barriers caused by language barriers. But this seemingly noble intention cannot hide the arrogance and bigotry behind it, which is like asking people across the country to communicate only in Mandarin at home, lacking basic humanity and rational thinking.
Of course, in large enterprises and teams across regions, it is not necessary to use Mandarin and English as the working language in order to facilitate effective collaboration, but there should be room for flexibility at the operational level, and the right of employees to use the local language in reasonable situations should be respected and protected.
At the end of the day, it also requires managers to have a culture of tolerance and respect. A well-civilized enterprise should take the initiative to respect and integrate into the local language and culture, rather than confrontation and suppression. This is not only a test of the soft power of the company's own culture, but also a review of the degree of social civilization.
In this case, the company's approach is undoubtedly reckless and unwise, and the corporate image is damaged as a result, and it faces the risk of legal sanctions. Perhaps, the company's top management should reflect on what is being called"Political correctness"Got carried away, or is there some stubborn management problem that you can't extricate yourself from?
Today, linguistic and cultural differences are still an obstacle and an opportunity for innovation. Inclusion and inclusion are the megatrends. In this process, it is necessary for each of us to maintain due openness, rationality and respect, and cherish the precious spiritual wealth carried by each language and culture.
After all, there is no single language or culture in the world that can claim to be unique.
All diversity is the highest state of civilization.
A company in Foshan, Guangdong Province, was fined for speaking Cantonese