Recently, a labor dispute case handled by Attorney Zhang Yu of Guangdong Zhiming Law Firm concluded successfully. After a long journey of 2 years and 3 months through labor arbitration, first instance, and second instance, the employer's illegal termination of the labor contract was finally recognized, the worker's legitimate rights and interests were fully protected, and full 2N compensation was awarded. The victory in this case not only reflects the fairness and justice of the law but also sets a precedent for similar cases.

**Case Review**

Wang had worked at a real estate company for 12 years, always diligent, self-disciplined, and cooperative with colleagues, never failing to meet performance targets. In the second half of 2022, during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Wang failed the fourth-quarter assessment for the first time. On New Year's Day 2023, while on sick leave with a high fever, the employer notified Wang to return to the company to handle resignation procedures under the "elimination of the lowest performer" system.

Wang, feeling aggrieved, came to Guangdong Zhiming Law Firm and found lawyer Zhang Yu. After accepting the case, lawyer Zhang Yu conducted an in-depth analysis of the case and clearly pointed out that "rank-and-file elimination" does not constitute a legal ground for termination under the Labor Contract Law, and the employer's actions constitute illegal termination.

During the arbitration and litigation process, the consulting lawyer for the real estate company also fought back, arguing that the "rank-and-file elimination" performance assessment system had been approved by the employee representative assembly, and that the company had not sent a written notice of termination of the labor contract to Wang. The opposing lawyer attempted to convince the arbitrator and judge that the worker had voluntarily resigned. Relying on solid legal knowledge and extensive practical experience, lawyer Zhang Yu presented a strong argument around key issues such as the burden of proof and the legality of the termination procedure, ultimately winning unanimous support from the arbitration committee and both levels of courts.

**Significance of Winning the Case**

The comprehensive victory in this case carries multiple significances:

1. Legal level: It reaffirms the illegality of the "rank-and-file elimination system." Even if this practice has been elevated to a company regulation approved by the employee representative assembly, it is difficult to gain support from the arbitration committee or the court, warning that corporate human resource management must comply with the law.

2. Social level: It highlights the judiciary's protective leaning toward vulnerable workers and reinforces the concept of social fairness.

3. Industry impact: It provides a reference for adjudicating similar cases and promotes the rule of law in labor relations.

**Lawyer's Professionalism**