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10/26/2015

Topic Reading-Vol.1293-10/26/2015

Dear MEL School’s Topic Readers,
China chain imposes 'filial piety tax' on employees
What’s filial piety? It’s the important virtue and primary duty of respect, obedience, and care for one's parents and elderly family members in Confucianism. It’s is still core value in Chinese society. However, today’s fast changing world, the tradition hasn’t been practiced as much as it used to be. In fact, China passed a law in 2013 to encourage filial piety, mandating children who live apart from their elderly parents must visit them frequently.
More practical example to reinforce the tradition. There is a beauty salon chain which automatically deducts 5% or 10%, depending on the marital status, of its employees’ salaries every month and send it directly to their parents to promote good moral values among its employees. The company doesn’t hire anyone who doesn’t agree with this policy.
Does automatic deduction enhance people’s respect for their parents?
Enjoy reading and learning about this unique yet disputable corporate approach.

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