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Title China steps in to regulate brutal '996' work culture Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet BBC News Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 2/09/21 Description Chinese tech tycoon Jack Ma famously said it was a "blessing" for anyone to be part of the so-called "996 work culture"- where people work 9am to 9pm, six days a week.
Now, China's authorities have issued a stern reminder to companies that such punishing work schedules are in fact, illegal.Producer/Author Waiyee Yip URL https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-58381538 Persons Jenny Chan
Keywords
- Alibaba
- 996
- Legality
- China
- Employment protection
- Economy
- Politics