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Employees failing to meet this deadline would face consequences, including being required to write self-criticism letters by March and possibly being fired after a review in June.<\/p>\n<p>The policy was designed to encourage older unmarried employees to marry, according to company representatives.<\/p>\n<p>The local human resources and social security bureau intervened, pointing out that the company\u2019s notice violated labor laws.<\/p>\n<p>Following the intervention, the company withdrew the directive. 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