India, Jan. 28 -- A company in China was criticised after one of its employees claimed that they were paid their salaries in vouchers instead of cash. The employee's social media post not only sparked widespread criticism but also prompted an official investigation against the organisation.

According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP), the shopping centre issued vouchers for different amounts, notifying employees that they could use them to buy different items, mostly food and clothes. Reportedly, the vouchers, ranging from $1.4 to $70, do not have any monetary value that can be used as a payment method for other items.

The employee said each voucher has a unique number, just like banknotes. The workers are supposed to show them to ...