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What did the Chinese court ruling on pay cuts and reassignment say?

Reports describe a Chinese court ruling that offering a displaced worker an alternate role at a 40% pay cut does not satisfy an employer's legal duty to provide fair reassignment. The ruling reportedly treats a steep pay cut as a disguised termination rather than a genuine alternative job offer.

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Crashtech Editorial July 3, 2026 AI & Society

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