- China produced a document claiming that it highlighted the dangers of some companies’ “996” work culture.
- 996 refers to people who work six days a week, from 9 am to 9 pm.
- This practice has been criticized by workers, some companies, and now the country.
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China claimed that a media worker passed out in the company lounge and later died of heart complications.
According to a paper published on Thursday by the Chinese Ministry of State, the unnamed employer was forced to pay the worker’s family compensation.
This is one of the 10 court dispute cases mentioned in the paper. It highlights the influence of the “996” work culture—working six days a week, from 9 am to 9 pm—this culture spreads across the country. Top companies, Bloomberg Report.
This document issued by the Supreme People’s Court and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security defines the composition of overtime and provides examples of employers’ non-compliance.
996 culture already Driven by the country’s growing dominance Tech founders, including Jack Ma of Alibaba, have penetrated into other areas. Ma Zeng described this practice as a “blessing” to young workers.
It has recently been criticized by the Chinese public, some companies, Impact on workers And broader productivity.
According to the document, according to the law, Chinese workers must be paid extra for working more than 8 hours a day, but the company has been exploiting loopholes to avoid payment. According to Bloomberg.
The document stated that one company decided that workers would only be eligible for overtime pay after 9 p.m., while another company insisted that any request requires a manager’s signature.
The document is part of a broader effort by the state to develop clearer guidelines for overtime and crack down on companies that do not pay workers legal rights. More generally, General Secretary Xi Jinping is working hard to adjust the relationship between Chinese companies and the country Strengthen restrictions on private enterprises.
The workers have also been calling for change.
Exhausted and deprived of rights due to endless working hours, Gen Z and Millennials are promoting on social media “Tang Ping” means lying flat.
Mental movement encourages people to spend more time relaxing and being satisfied with their current lives, rather than chasing money or working long hours.
