Actually, even such operations carry certain risks.

Therefore, Chonghui repeatedly emphasized the details of operations.

However, the feedback from the consultants and graduate students was somewhat unexpected.

The front desk graduate student said, "Senior Brother… although recently there have been some visitors who need long-term consultation, and we have emphasized their current state, but…"

The short-haired consultant continued, "But they have all left recently."

"Left?" Chonghui frowned.

The short-haired consultant nodded, "Many visitors stopped coming after one or two consultations; some booked follow-up consultations but canceled them."

"Therefore, it's not just that they went elsewhere, or even came to our company for Psychological Consultation. They couldn't even continue with the EAP consultation here with us."

Hearing this, Chonghui could only sigh. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

Understandable.

After all, it's company-provided free psychological consultation; visitors don't pay, and naturally, their level of attention is lower.

Not everyone can be as proactive as Chen Lizhou.

An ordinary consultancy might worry about this situation. However, Chonghui, influenced by Bai Qinghua, merely sighed.

Heaven helps those who help themselves.

Consultants respect visitors, and naturally respect the visitors' wish not to be helped.

"Then let's not force it. Let's do well with the visitors we still have."

Everyone nodded at these words.

"Furthermore... since you asked, I might as well arrange the upcoming matters."

Chonghui glanced around. Feeling Chonghui's expression becoming serious, everyone couldn't help but sit upright.

"Although we've now decided not to cooperate with the company's tasks, as I said earlier—we have signed contracts. Even if the teacher can pay our breach penalty, we should not trouble the teacher nor ourselves."

"Previously, I and Chonghui consulted with friends in the legal industry and gained some insights."

Saying this, Chonghui took out his phone and opened his notes.

It was densely filled with information, and for convenient reading, he used a computer projector to let everyone see it clearly.

Even though Chonghui was amazed yesterday, he couldn't help but marvel again—these materials were incredibly comprehensive.

He and Nan Zhubin practically didn't contribute much.

All Chonghui really did was to simply organize these materials into a document—to explain to the current project team and arrange tasks.

"For our current situation, the two most important points—"

"First, according to Article Thirty-two of the Labor Contract Law of the People's Republic of China: if an employee refuses an employer's command for violating regulations or forces risky operations, it is not regarded as a breach of the labor contract."

Chonghui used a slightly euphemistic phrase: "And the methods used by Tongping Software Company to lay off staff are clearly not compliant."

"Therefore, their request for us to assist illegal layoffs can be judged as 'violation of regulations, forcing employees to carry out illegal actions,' our refusal is justified under this provision, not considered a breach, the company has no right to hold us accountable."

He spoke euphemistically because he didn't really understand labor law, thus appeared less confident.

"Secondly, Article Twenty-nine of the Labor Contract Law stipulates: both employer and employee should fulfill their obligations according to the labor contract."

Chonghui rubbed his head: "This too is a point to argue with Tongping Software. Our contract with them contains the clause 'comply with other reasonable work requirements of Party A.'"

"But now Tongping Software is asking us to cover for layoffs that are unreasonable. According to Article Twenty-six, such clauses are considered 'exempting the employer's statutory responsibility, excluding employee rights,' and should be deemed invalid, the company cannot claim we 'failed to fulfill contractual obligations.'"

Everyone around the meeting table furrowed their brows, indicating their effort to absorb knowledge.

The female graduate student took the opportunity to give Chonghui starry eyes; she didn't expect Senior Brother Chong to be so familiar with legal provisions.

"These are our legal consultant's recommendations." emphasized Chonghui.

"Of course, listing these, they are actually just our 'one-sided account.'" Chonghui continued, "Our ability to leave the company intact is based on two foundations—"

"One, the company certainly engages in unreasonable, or rather illegal, layoffs; two, the company demands us to cooperate with their illegal layoffs."

Chonghui said, "An established company's legal department… is quite tricky. If we wait until things come to a head to argue, we will be very passive."

"Thus, starting now, we also need to consciously begin collecting evidence that is useful to us."

Everyone looked serious.

Chonghui then scrolled down the document.

In making this gesture, Chonghui sighed in his heart again.

Their "legal consultant" was simply too professional. In such a short time, not only had the beneficial legal bases been found, but even the subsequent strategies had been laid out.

Chonghui said, "The first category, evidence proving the company's illegal layoffs and asking us to cover for them."

"Including layoff-related notifications, emails, meeting minutes, along with our chat records, call recordings with HR and management—even verbal instructions, as long as they prove the company asked us to cover up, should be retained."

Saying this, Chonghui's teeth felt a bit sore.

He somewhat erred; if he had recorded the conversations with Boss Wang or even with Shi Chuxin, it would make things much easier.

How could he forget this traditional skill?

Though annoyed at this point, it's too late for regrets.

"The second category, self-guarantee evidence for our EAP project team."

"Including consultation records, communication records with laid-off employees, key reservations on evidences of our refusal to cooperate with company's illegal requests—such as chat records and call recordings where we replied to leadership refusing illegal directives, preventing the company from falsely accusing us of dereliction; meanwhile, retaining our professional credentials, labor contracts, these are the basis for rights protection should the company become difficult."

These were specific to the EAP Project Team itself.

"In addition, there are two more categories of evidence we need to pay extra attention to."

"First, evidence proving the company's layoff procedures are noncompliant. Just be a bit mindful, if there is any from the visitors' side, we could request a copy."

"Secondly, evidence of the legal relationship and illegal dismissal of laid-off employees: including labor contracts, employment proof, salary records, attendance records, and company-issued 'Notice of Termination of Labor Contract' etc..."

Everyone momentarily looked at each other.

Suddenly it felt like a spy drama; originally everyone needed only to focus on delivering their core responsibilities, performing consultations well, sorting data thoroughly, considering the work complete.

But now there are more tasks at hand.

Some graduate students first showed a smile, because gathering evidence of company's illegal layoffs is helping the visitors while harming the company, contradicting their job duties.

However, now their project team could lift this restriction for self-preservation.

But soon after smiling, their faces quickly turned bitter again.

Because they indeed weren't sure where to start. Though a lot of theoretical knowledge had been accumulated, practically, they were still floundering.

Chonghui easily read their thoughts from the faces of junior brothers and sisters, comforting: "It's okay, this part… actually our 'legal consultant' mentioned there'll be further guidance later, let's wait for it."