Me! A disgraced celebrity! Starting by seeking justice for impoverished students.

Once the entire process was completed, the chief arbitrator looked toward the applicant's seat.

"Now, please state your arbitration request and the factual basis for it!"

Jiang Chen slowly stood up, his voice clear and loud.

"The applicants, Lin Jianguo and twelve others, have the following arbitration requests."

"First, the court ruled that the respondent should pay a total of RMB 586,000 in back wages owed to the twelve employees."

"Second, the court ruled that the respondent should pay 25% of the unpaid wages as economic compensation, amounting to RMB 146,500."

"Third, the court ruled that the applicant, Lin Jianguo, should terminate his employment relationship with the respondent, and that the respondent should pay a total of RMB 238,000 in work-related injury benefits, including a one-time disability compensation, work-related injury medical subsidy, disability employment subsidy, and wages during the period of work stoppage."

"Fourth, the court ruled that the respondent shall pay the twelve workers a total of RMB 362,000 in economic compensation for the termination of their labor contracts."

"The total of the above items is one million,322,500 yuan!"

Upon hearing this number, the workers in the gallery stirred.

To my utter surprise, Jiang Chen asked for over a million!

That's way too much!

Even if Jiang Chen dared to ask, none of them would dare to accept it!

"Holy crap, over a million? That's way too much!"

"Isn't this a bit much? Asking for so much, do you think they'll agree?"

"This lawyer, Jiang, is very capable; these are all amounts that must be paid in compensation!"

"..."

"Please keep quiet in the public gallery during the court session!"

After being reminded by a bailiff, the workers quickly quieted down.

"Facts and Reasons"

Jiang Chen continued speaking.

"The respondent has long maliciously withheld workers' wages, failed to pay work injury insurance in accordance with the law, and refused to assume liability for work injury compensation, which seriously violates relevant laws and regulations such as the Labor Contract Law, the Regulations on Work Injury Insurance, and the Regulations on Guaranteeing the Payment of Wages to Migrant Workers..."

Jiang Chen spoke calmly and clearly.

Each request and each supporting argument was clearly stated.

Upon hearing the number 1.32 million, Pei Zhenbang's face darkened.

"call……"

He was so angry that he almost slammed his fist on the table, but Zheng Kun, who was next to him, held him down.

One million three hundred and twenty thousand?

That's a bit too greedy!

Zheng Kun shook his head slightly, signaling him to calm down.

After Jiang Chen finished his statement, the chief arbitrator looked at the respondent's seat: "The respondent shall now respond to the applicant's arbitration request."

Zheng Kun calmly stood up and adjusted his glasses.

The respondent's response is as follows.

"First, we disagree with paying the overdue wages. The labor contract between the two parties clearly stipulates that wages are settled annually and paid uniformly at the end of the year. The settlement time has not yet arrived, so there is no overdue payment."

"Secondly, we disagree with paying economic compensation. The fact that wages have not yet been paid does not constitute malicious withholding, and the 25% compensation is unfounded."

"Third, we disagree with the workers' compensation claim. Lin Jianguo's injury was caused by his own failure to wear a safety harness as required and his violation of operating procedures. He should bear the responsibility himself, and it does not fall within the scope of workers' compensation."

Fourth, if the company disagrees with the termination of the employment contract and the employee voluntarily resigned, and the company is not at fault, no compensation should be paid!

"In conclusion, we request the arbitral tribunal to dismiss all of the applicant's arbitration claims!"

His words were perfectly worded, exactly the same as what the Pei Group had said before.

A low commotion immediately arose in the audience.

The workers clenched their fists in anger, and Lin Xiaoyu bit her lip, looking defiant.

Even if they don't pay that much, they should at least pay the minimum amount, right?

I didn't expect them to not want to pay a single penny!

This is the true face of big corporations!

Jiang Chen sat in the applicant's seat, his expression unchanged.

After listening to both sides' statements, the chief arbitrator tapped the case file lightly with his fingertips, swept his gaze across the room, and spoke in a deep voice:

"Based on the arguments presented by both parties, this court summarizes the key issues in dispute in this case as follows."

"First, whether the respondent has defaulted on wages, whether the annual wage settlement clause in the labor contract in question is valid, and how the wage standard should be determined."

"Second, whether the injury suffered by the applicant, Lin Jianguo, falls within the scope of work-related injury, and whether the respondent should bear the responsibility for paying work-related injury insurance benefits."

"Third, does the applicant's claim for economic compensation for forced termination of the labor contract have factual and legal basis?"

"Fourth, does the applicant's claim for 25% economic compensation for unpaid wages meet the statutory payment conditions?"

Do either party have any objections to the above-mentioned points of contention?

Jiang Chen slowly stood up, his voice steady: "The applicant has no objection."

Zheng Kun also stood up, his tone indifferent: "The respondent has no objection."

"it is good."

The chief arbitrator nodded slightly.

"Now we will proceed to the evidence presentation and examination stage."

"The presentation and examination of evidence will focus on the aforementioned points of contention. The applicant will first present evidence, explaining its source and purpose. The respondent will then provide their opinions on the authenticity, legality, and relevance of the evidence."

As soon as he finished speaking, all eyes in the room turned to the applicant's seat.

Chen Qiaowei laid out the evidence booklet she had prepared in advance in order.

Jiang Chen stood up, picked up the first set of materials, and spoke clearly.

"The applicant presents the first set of evidence: evidence of the employment relationship and wage standards, totaling four documents."

"First, the employee ID cards and registration forms of the twelve applicants; second, the attendance records of the construction site for three consecutive months; third, the chat records of wage calculation between the foreman Wang Gui and the workers, and the historical bank statements of wage transfers; fourth, the written testimonies and corresponding identity information of three current employees."

"Purpose of proof: First, to demonstrate that there is a legitimate employment relationship between the twelve applicants and the respondent, with clear dates of employment and job positions."

"Secondly, during the recruitment phase and in the actual implementation process, the respondent calculated working hours on a monthly basis and paid a portion of living expenses on a monthly basis, with a verbal agreement that wages would be settled monthly."

"The 'Annual Settlement' clause in the employment contract is a standard clause unilaterally drafted by the respondent and does not represent the true intention of both parties through negotiation!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the workers in the audience nodded in agreement; these were facts they had personally experienced!

It's not easy for Jiang Chen to gather so much evidence in just a few days.

The presiding arbitrator gestured to the respondent: "The respondent may now present their evidence!"

Zheng Kun calmly stood up and adjusted his glasses.

"The respondent provides his/her comments on the first set of evidence."

"We have no objection to the authenticity and legality of the employee ID and attendance records, but we object to their relevance and purpose of proof."

"This set of evidence only proves the existence of an employment relationship between the two parties, but it cannot prove the wage payment cycle!"

"A written employment contract takes precedence over an oral agreement, and the method of wage settlement should be based on the contract!"

One sentence negates everything!

Verbal agreements have no legal effect!

He only looks at the contract terms!