As summer vacations commence, many high school graduates are seeking part-time jobs to supplement their income, but a recent incident highlights troubling gaps in China’s gig economy. A sophomore student, aiming to earn extra cash during the break, joined peers in finding work through an employment agency that placed them at a parcel delivery station bearing the STO Express logo.
The agency had guaranteed a wage of 200 yuan for an 11-hour shift, involving sorting and unloading packages. However, after just four hours of labor, the students were abruptly dismissed by the station operator, cited for “excessive sweating” and being “unsuited for the job.” Instead of the promised pay, they received a mere 10 yuan reimbursement for their bus fare home—prompting the agency to defiantly challenge them: “Report it to the police if you want money.”
In response to queries, STO Express’s Hunan integrated management division stated that if upon investigation, the outlet using its brand is confirmed to violate standards, it will face immediate termination. Separately, human resources authorities clarified that failing to register underage workers constitutes a regulatory breach, underscoring broader issues in youth labor oversight.
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