What's wrong with this lawyer?!

It's best to continue reading my book. After so many days of exploration, I've found that using this skill for memory is quite underwhelming.

But in a trial, in situations that require quick wit, the instantaneous memory and comprehension can produce a very good chemical reaction.

Take the last trial for example, with the standard contract. Before the trial began, I hadn't even thought about making that sort of move—it was like a well-written article.

The article was naturally perfected, and it was a fluke that I, the skillful hand, acquired it. If I were to try again, I'm not sure I could pull off such a move.

However, checking the smartphone felt quite satisfying. Han Chengli from the big law firm actually sent me a message saying I did a great job on that case.

This time, the completion of the task should also be high. The guaranteed money doesn't need to be returned, and in addition, I managed to get a deceitful friend locked up—achieving two hundred percent completion should be easy.

But to claim the reward, I still have to wait, at least until Wang Shihua and his people are sentenced.

Life isn't boring while waiting. I can work on some cases that are profitable and not too risky, and in my spare time, tease Wang Qingqing or Xiao Yan. The life of a lawyer is just this dull.

...

On August 25th, Old Tang got up as usual, checked the legal calendar, and noticed that today had a bit of an issue—apparently, it's not suitable for injections?

What a lousy day. So, I decided not to wander too far and just strolled around the neighborhood.

Meanwhile, in the labor arbitration court of Bright District, Li Wanting quietly waited. She recently took on a labor dispute case, and today was the arbitration hearing.

Of all the lawyers who started out with Old Tang, she was the most capable, specializing in labor disputes. With Old Tang's guidance, she now has a respectable position in the industry.

This arbitration case, however, wasn't easy. While flipping through the case file in her hand, Li Wanting said, "Manager Zhang, I need to talk to you again. Our current situation is very unfavorable."

Upon hearing this, Manager Zhang gave a wry smile and said, "Li Lawyer, let's do what we can and leave the rest to fate. Nobody wanted it to come to this, but her actions were a bit too much!"

Li Wanting made no comment. After all, from her standpoint, whatever she said seemed wrong.

Indeed, this time she was representing the company in court, as the respondent, while the claimant was a pregnant woman.

The case was straightforward. In June of this year, Manager Zhang's company, Phoenix Technology Co., Ltd. of Handong Province, sent a "Letter of Employment" to the claimant, stating her official start date was July 5th as the Operations Manager, with a three-month probationary period.

On July 5th, the claimant officially started work and was recorded in attendance. On July 7th, she took a sick leave for one day, citing illness. On July 15th, she took another day off, and the hospital diagnosis was: pregnant for eight weeks.

Then the leaves kept coming because of pregnancy symptoms—she'd feel uncomfortable and take off work, sometimes up to two weeks at a time, to rest and recuperate.

By the end of August, Phoenix Company had no choice but to issue a notice of firing due to unsatisfactory performance during the probationary period.

Of course, all due wages were settled.

Then, the claimant initiated labor arbitration, demanding that Phoenix Company restore the labor relationship and make up for the previous wage discrepancy—essentially the times she took sick leave, since she believed deductions shouldn't have been made...

Li Wanting, without commenting on the details, and Manager Zhang at her side, had already said that as long as they could get rid of the claimant, paying money was not a problem—they just didn't want any more trouble.

Offering more money and going through mediation was also acceptable, as long as restoring the labor relationship was out of the question.

As they waited, several people walked in.

Those entering were Fu Xiaoyu, her husband Peng Yonghao, and their lawyer, who also sat on the claimant's side.

After sitting down, Fu Xiaoyu took off her mask, looked at Li Wanting across from her, and remained silent.

After a while, Arbitrator Wang entered the room, glanced at both parties with a smile, and said, "Everyone's here, right? Then let's start quickly, I have another hearing after this one."

"Now everyone is clear about the situation, aren't they? The claimant wants to restore the labor relationship, what does the respondent think?"

Li Wanting immediately spoke up, "Phoenix Company does not agree to restore the labor relationship. Since joining the company, the claimant has taken several sick leaves and cannot maintain regular work, thereby justifying the decision not to employ."

As soon as these words were out, Peng Yonghao on the other side couldn't help but retort, "What do you mean she cannot maintain regular work? If she's pregnant, of course she can't work as usual, especially with such severe morning sickness."

"And justified? Justified how?"

Arbitrator Wang hastily interjected, "Let's not get agitated. So, the respondent does not agree to the request to restore the labor relationship, right?"

Fu Xiaoyu's claim included several demands, with the core being the restoration of the labor relationship, followed by compensation for the previous wages, given that the sick leave was due to pregnancy.

"Yes, we do not agree!" Li Wanting said directly.

She had learned from Tang Fangjing after all, and she knew very well what to say and what not to in such cases. For example, claims like concealing the pregnancy when taking the job, those were absolutely taboo!

Because there was no evidence, and regarding pregnancy, one might not even be sure oneself, let alone someone else.

"So, Li Lawyer, you're saying your side is adamant?" Arbitrator Wang asked. "I must remind you that if the termination of the employment of a pregnant woman during the three protected periods is confirmed, not only will you have to restore the labor relationship, but the labor inspection authority will also impose sanctions on your company."