Fat Dong Lai
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Controversy Erupts Over Chinese Retailer Pang Dong Lai’s Hiring of Individuals with Criminal Records; Labor Bureau Responds
Fat Dong Lai, a Chinese retail chain, plans to hire 1,000 employees for a new store in Xinxiang, allocating 20% of positions to veterans and 2% to ex-offenders. This initiative sparked online debate, with netizens discussing the merits and drawbacks. A local HRB official stated they were unaware of specific recruitment plans and deferred responsibility for clarification to Fat Dong Lai. Yu Donglai, the company’s founder, announced the plan on social media. The move raises questions about social responsibility and reintegrating former inmates.
