Chapter 793: Chapter 253: Your Honor, You Saw It, He Said It Himself_3 Chapter 793: Chapter 253: Your Honor, You Saw It, He Said It Himself_3 In principle, a countersuit should be consolidated with the original case for trial, and then two judgments should be made.
But that’s only in principle, there are definitely exceptions.
This trial, then, was one of consolidated hearings.
Old Tang had specially looked at the evidence before the deadline for presenting evidence expired, but ultimately did not bring out the labor contract, which can only be said to be truly impressive.
After the previous procedures were completed, the case quickly reached a critical point.
“All of our punishments against Yang Tiezhi were based on the company’s rules and regulations, and each punishment was supported by ample evidence!”
“Firstly, Yang Tiezhi took unexcused absences for two days.
He only had two days of personal leave, but he returned to the company four days later.
He claims that he called his squad leader, but our company has strict regulations for managing personal leave.
Applying for personal leave must be approved by the company, and any absence without approval is considered truancy!”
“Secondly, our company’s rules clearly state that revealing one’s salary to anyone, or even inquiring about someone else’s salary, is prohibited.
Depending on the gravity of the violation, the punishment can range from dismissal to a deduction of three to five days’ wages.”
“Considering how hard it is to train a skilled sailor, the company only deducted three days’ wages, which is already a lenient punishment!”
“Therefore, in conclusion, we believe the countersuit has no merit…”
General Manager Liu felt there were no problems with Old Bai’s argument, covering everything from the law to the company’s rules and regulations, pointing out that we’ve already been lenient, otherwise we could have fired him directly.
And now you’re even bringing a countersuit, which is simply outrageous!
Wanting to see how he would argue his case, General Manager Liu looked towards the young man opposite him.
However, sitting in the defendant’s seat, Old Tang had an extremely complex expression on his face.
His expression was complex because he thought that having a lawyer like Zhang Wei in this world was already remarkable, but he didn’t expect to encounter another expert in the small Blue Mountain District!
Although he had anticipated such a situation when filing the countersuit—after all, the evidence they presented was quite preposterous—
He never expected them to come right out and say it.
Judgment Chief looked towards Old Tang and said, “Please allow the defendant’s representative to speak.”
Old Tang immediately said, “Judgment Chief, today’s case should involve two parts, right?
There’s the lawsuit filed by the opposition challenging the arbitration, and my countersuit, which are being heard together.”
“Now, I’d like to point out that the opposing side has just admitted there is a labor relationship between Kaisen Company and our party, Yang Tiezhi.”
“They say according to company rules, taking personal leave must be handled in a certain way, otherwise, it’s truancy, and revealing salary information to others could even lead to termination of employment.”
“Whether it’s truancy or termination of employment, you must at least have a labor relationship to start with, so as the Judgment Chief just heard, they themselves said there is a labor relationship.”
“Then what are they suing for, if they are dismissing the arbitration?
I really want to know the reason behind it.”
As soon as these words were spoken, Old Bai was dumbfounded.
Damn, I think I really did!
Damn, I was so focused on countering the countersuit that I completely forgot this lawsuit was initiated by us, aimed to confirm that there is no labor relationship and no need for any compensation.
And now, I’ve admitted it myself?
Even if he wanted to take it back, he couldn’t—on one hand, the court recorder had a record of it, and on the other, defense statements are typically submitted to the court in writing.
To argue right after defending that what was just said doesn’t count, what do you take the court for?
Judgment Chief was also on the verge of losing patience—Kaisen Company seemed to be constantly shooting themselves in the foot.
He then said, “Please provide an explanation from the plaintiff’s side.”
I, just now, I didn’t mean…” Old Bai stuttered, unable to say anything coherent; admitting was not an option, but neither was denying!
Finally, General Manager Liu couldn’t help himself and said, “He was talking nonsense just now, our company has nothing to do with that Yang Tiezhi, this is a trap set by the opposing lawyer, this is…”
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Judgment Chief struck the gavel to interrupt General Manager Liu’s lengthy speech: “If there’s no relationship, then why pay him a salary?
If there’s no relationship, why deduct his wages?
Everything you say is recorded by the court!”
“If you recklessly make false statements, that is perjury, discuss it clearly among yourselves!”
General Manager Liu was at a loss, glancing at Old Tang opposite him, suddenly realizing, could this be the trap the other side had laid?
Of course, the trap wasn’t dug by Old Tang.
In fact, you could say General Manager Liu dug his own grave.
When they concocted their scheme, the trap was already set; Old Tang’s countersuit merely covered it with a thin film.
After all, Old Tang didn’t believe anyone could be so foolish, the trap was too obvious.
Yet, they jumped in without even a stumble…
Seeing Judgment Chief’s shiny bald head, Old Bai quickly said, “Our previous statements are all true, we didn’t talk nonsense, no nonsense.”
Judgment Chief then said, “Please continue with your statement, defendant.”
Old Tang spoke up again: “Firstly, the opposition kept citing the company’s rules and regulations, but here’s the issue, they have not produced any record of the democratic procedures for establishing those company rules and regulations.”
“Especially those regulations concerning the deduction of wages which greatly affect the workers’ interests—none of these have any procedural records.
In such a case, these rules and regulations should be declared invalid!”