India, June 17 -- A Chinese firm is facing backlash after introducing a set of unusual workplace rules. According to a report in South China Morning Post, Man Wah Holdings Ltd, a major home furnishing firm-is under fire after one of its senior executives announced strict staff policies.

The company, Man Wah Holdings Ltd, is one of China's biggest furniture brands. Founded in 1992 and based in Guangdong province, it is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and employs around 27,000 people.

In May, a senior executive in the e-commerce department, surnamed Liu, issued a formal notice listing the new rules.

He said staff were often missing from their desks, were in the restroom, some looking in mirrors, and others making strange excuses....