"Only, our side believes that this is, after all, only a procedural flaw and should not affect the act of terminating the labor contract..."
This was the moment for the judge to exercise their discretionary power. Both sides actually had reasons for their arguments; it's just that Zhang Xiangnan didn't articulate the principles of private law.
Old Zhou took a deep breath and then said, "Alright, we will now adjourn temporarily."
After the adjournment, Qi Xinwen looked at Tang Fangjing with eyes full of longing. Indeed, it was Lawyer Tang. Just like her, she never knew the role of the labor union before.
On the other side, Old Zhou had already submitted the case to the adjudicatory committee. Originally, a simple procedure case like this one, he could judge on his own.
But now that wouldn't do; Handan had no precedent, and the judgment on this case could very likely set the tone for Handan.
In the future, at the very least, when dismissing someone, a pretense must be made.