Author: Yating Yang
A Belgian woman, Caroline van Wassenhove, faced discrimination and mistreatment at work after requesting a transfer to a different region due to her disabilities. Despite her repeated requests to work remotely and complaints to authorities, her conditions remained unchanged, leading to isolation and economic losses totaling around €650,000. Van Wassenhove decided to take legal action against Orange, with her lawyer claiming she had been a victim of discrimination since 2004. Van Wassenhove’s lawyer accused Orange of negligence, moral harassment, and discrimination, while Orange claimed they had maintained her full salary and tried to provide suitable work conditions. The French Labour…
Local authorities in Taiwan are investigating a private club in Taichung following a controversial dinner event where sashimi was served on a naked young woman, dubbed a “sushi boat.” The dinner, known as a “nyotaimori dinner,” featured female models as serving platters for sushi and sashimi. The opulent feast cost NT$100,000 per person, including a NT$60,000 meal and a NT$40,000 model fee. Guests dined off the model’s body with little recollection of the food consumed. The event sparked online criticism, leading authorities to investigate potential violations of public decency laws. Nyotaimori, originating in Japan, has faced controversy for objectifying women…
In a remarkable case from Wuhai, China, a woman named An secretly took over her deceased sister’s job at a local factory after her tragic death in a car accident back in 1993. The two sisters, whether they looked alike or not, swapped identities seamlessly, with An working diligently at the factory until her retirement in 2007. She then continued to receive her sister’s pension until April 2023, amounting to 393,676 yuan. The story took a twist when An was caught by police, confessed to the crime, and voluntarily returned the money. Despite online sympathy towards her dedication and the…