Chinese authorities deem '996' overtime policy illegal

Chinese authorities deem '996' overtime policy illegal

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China’s Supreme People’s Court said the overtime practice of “996“, working 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. six days a week, is illegal, taking aim at the controversial policy that is common among many Chinese technology firms.

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