Internal penalty announcement from Xingyu Co., Ltd. was exposed: General Manager Zhou Xiaoping was deducted 12 months of salary, and Human Resources Director Yu Zhiming was dismissed
Changzhou Xingyu Vehicle Lighting Co., Ltd. sparked controversy for implementing a “humiliating” dismissal plan involving forced job transfers and low-paying calculations against 107 out of 440 newly hired college students in the 2026 class. The Changzhou Human Resources and Social Security Bureau reported that the company’s negotiation methods were simple and harsh, and it had provided employment services and promised compensation equivalent to up to 6 months’ salary for those who remained unemployed. Xingyu Co., Ltd. subsequently apologized publicly, admitting mistakes in management decisions and poor communication. It announced internal disciplinary measures: General Manager Zhou Xiaoping was deducted 12 months’ salary, Deputy General Manager Li Shujun had his responsibilities adjusted and was deducted 6 months’ salary, Human Resources Director Yu Zhiming was dismissed, and Department Head Li Mei was demoted and transferred to a different position. The company stated that it would implement measures such as job-seeking subsidies and assistance in recommending positions, and reiterated its commitment to adhering to compliance standards to build harmonious labor relations.
Changzhou Xingyu Vehicle Lighting Co., Ltd. publicly apologized and announced an internal penalty plan after the “persuading fresh graduates to leave” incident sparked widespread discussion. General Manager Zhou Xiaoping was given a 12-month salary deduction, Deputy General Manager Li Shujun had his responsibilities adjusted and received a 6-month salary deduction, Human Resources Director Yu Zhiming was dismissed, and Director of Human Resources Li Mei was demoted and transferred to a different position. It was previously reported that the company adopted a “humiliating” approach to persuade 107 out of 440 newly hired college students from the 2026 class to leave, including forcing them to do螺丝work and calculating their salaries based on low amounts. The Changzhou Human Resources and Social Security Bureau stated that the company’s negotiation methods were simple and harsh, and that it had provided employment services and promised compensation of up to 6 months’ salary for those who remained unemployed. In its apology letter, Xingyu Co., Ltd. acknowledged the mistakes in management decision-making and poor communication, and stated that it would implement measures such as job-seeking subsidies and assistance with job recommendations, while reiterating its commitment to adhering to compliance standards to build harmonious labor relations.