Rejected because of home province: guiding case 185

Reported facts

Yan Jialin’s two applications were rejected on a recruitment platform with a reason identifying her Henan origin. The employer failed to justify a connection to the jobs.

Published outcome

The courts ordered an apology and RMB 10,000 covering emotional harm and reasonable rights-enforcement costs. The appeal upheld the judgment.

Limits when comparing your own situation

Rejection alone is not proof of discrimination. This case included an explicit reason and preserved platform evidence, and used a civil equal-employment claim.

Questions to prepare for your own situation

• What exact rejection reason is recorded?
• Which criteria are connected to the job’s actual requirements?
• Can platform records be preserved without altering them?

These preparation questions are our editorial guidance, not findings in the original case.