996 is still illegal, everyone!
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On Thursday, China’s supreme court (SPC) and labor regulator (MoHRSS) reminded companies that “996” is illegal.
Some context: “996” – 9am to 9pm, 6 days a week – refers to brutal working hours common at Chinese Internet companies.
Public criticism of “996” really heated up in Dece...