Text: Qingyan Xiaosheng A
Editor|Qingyan Xiaosheng a
Sources: All of the information stated in this article is based on reliable sources, and is detailed at the end of the article
With the first batch of "post-00s" entering the workplace, a large number of social hot topics related to employment and workplace issues have emerged one after another, among which the topic of "overtime" has derived countless public opinion focuses.
On the morning of April 28, a "5,000 salary and 46 work groups" rushed to the hot search, and the discussion remained hot.
For migrant workers in many industries, commuting at a fixed time has long been an unattainable luxury.
Source: Weibo Topic Data, April 29, 2024 - "No Classes Anytime, Anywhere"
On this topic, CCTV also released an article in a timely manner, pointing out that "large and small classes anytime and anywhere" is unacceptable.
With CCTV as the back, everyone is once again spreading their experiences on the public's social media.
The hot search exploded the phenomenon of "5,000 wages and 46 work groups", when will the invisible overtime of workers be off?
When will the lightness of paper be put into practice? Let's take a look at everyone's grievances!
Information source: CCTV official account April 29, 2024 - "No big or small classes anytime, anywhere"
Anytime, anywhere, large and small classes
As the May Day holiday is getting closer and closer, not only the hearts of students, but also the hearts of migrant workers are also intertwined with expectations and anxieties.
It's understandable to look forward to it, after all, it's finally ushered in the first small long vacation, which is a five-day vacation to relax and regulate your mood!
So what is the anxiety?
That is the life of "compensatory leave" after returning from vacation.
In the days after the Qingming Festival, the statement "The holiday has turned April into a single holiday" is also deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
Yes, whether it is a student or a worker, the backbone of society is very tired and powerless in this era.
At this special moment, not only the topic of "it is better to take a holiday than not to adjust" has aroused enthusiastic complaints from netizens, but a more secret overtime culture - "large and small shifts anytime, anywhere" has also quickly entered people's field of vision.
If it is said that "compensatory leave" is a phased work after a small long holiday, then "overtime" is the work that accompanies us for a long time!
Recently, a video of "5,000 yuan salary and 46 work groups" caused an uproar on the Internet.
Netizens have said that this overtime culture of "large and small shifts anytime, anywhere" has become the norm in their lives.
Information source: CCTV.com-April 28, 2024 The topic "Do you want to work anytime, anywhere" was released
Since the invention of "online classes" and "DingTalk" during the epidemic, our study and work have become a state of "24-hour standby".
From morning to night, the mobile phone messages from WeChat and DingTalk are ringing non-stop, the boss always has endless work to assign to subordinates, and as workers, we seem to always have endless work waiting for us.
Some netizens laughed at themselves: "I forgot about the May Day holiday, and I was reminded by the 'Anywhere Class', and I was ready to go to the arbitration of the boss who had a two-day holiday on May Day." ”
This overtime culture not only deprives workers of rest time, but also poses a great threat to their physical and mental health.
Migrant workers often have to work the longest shifts and do the dirtiest work, but they only get the least wages.
And when they try to rebel against this unreasonable overtime system, they are often suppressed by their bosses on the grounds that they are "not working hard enough".
And this kind of work state has been with the workers for a long time, but thanks to the development of online social platforms in recent years.
Only then do migrant workers have a platform to express themselves, and young people have the opportunity to expose this fact that has been swallowed up by their predecessors for a long time.
With the young people with a certain amount of knowledge reserves, they enter the workplace, and the workplace finally has the shining light of labor law.
For the boss, for the company, we began to know how to use legal weapons to protect our own rights and interests, and we no longer want to endure the oppression and exploitation of the boss, but bravely stand up for our due rights and interests.
Therefore, on the eve of May Day, we should deeply reflect on this overtime culture of "large and small shifts anytime, anywhere".
It is not only an infringement of the rights and interests of workers, but also an obstacle to the progress of social civilization. In this regard, CCTV followed the topic craze, even after publishing an article, which made a severe criticism.
Angry criticism on paper
On April 28, on this Sunday of the May Day holiday, a hot search entry of "5,000 yuan salary and 46 work groups" suddenly rushed to Weibo, instantly causing an uproar on the Internet.
What we do know is that for wage earners in many industries, a fixed commute time has long become a dream and unattainable luxury.
Nowadays, they are still replying to work messages after work, and they are still working online when they get home, and as long as they have the Internet, mobile devices, and communication software, they can enter the work state anytime and anywhere.
This phenomenon of "invisible overtime" completely mixes working time with personal time, so that people in the workplace are unconsciously drawn into the endless vortex of overtime.
However, they are not entitled to the overtime pay they deserve, and this unfair treatment makes the workers feel helpless and angry.
The article issued by CCTV pointed out the common "illegal" overtime work in enterprises through some examples and the knowledge support of specific legal provisions.
Information source: CCTV official account, April 28, 2024 - "5,000 yuan salary and 46 work groups, "large and small shifts" anytime and anywhere" is unacceptable"
The scenario-based example description presents us with examples of enterprises infringing on our legitimate rights and interests, and improves our legal awareness.
At the same time, I think it's telling us that we can take up the arms of the law and fight it!
In fact, behind this phenomenon is the problem that the overtime system of employers needs to be standardized.
In today's society, many enterprises often ignore the rights and benefits of employees in order to pursue higher profits and benefits.
They extend the working hours of employees in various ways without corresponding remuneration and compensation, which not only violates the provisions of the labor law, but also harms the physical and mental health of employees.
However, it is gratifying that more and more migrant workers are beginning to realize their rights and interests, and they no longer silently endure this unreasonable overtime system.
They began to stand up for their rights and call on society to pay attention to and solve the problem. And CCTV's criticism also ushered in everyone's dissatisfaction.
The reason is that this article is only blaming them, and does not propose to solve the problem, and the noble ones are "on paper". Just pointing out the problem, not solving it, in some ways, increases social anxiety.
What we want is an act of seeking truth from facts!
Realistic behavior
Invisible overtime, this seemingly invisible little monster, has actually quietly sneaked into our lives and has become a hot topic for everyone. If you want to tame it, it is not a simple matter, you have to start from many aspects.
First of all, we have to install a "negotiation artifact" for enterprises - to establish and improve the labor consultation mechanism.
In this way, companies and employees can sit down and talk about working hours and overtime on an equal footing, so that employees' right to rest is no longer just a matter of paper.
At the same time, the labor contract must also be clearly written, the rights and obligations of both parties must be clear at a glance, and there must be a clear agreement and approval procedure for overtime, so that invisible overtime can not be exploited.
Of course, it is not enough for enterprises to be conscious, and the labor and social security inspection departments must also show their "sharp eyes" and intensify their supervision, and severely punish those employers who do not abide by the labor law and work overtime indiscriminately, so that they can know how much the cost of violating the law is.
Legally, it is also necessary to "criminalize" invisible overtime, and clearly list it as a situation in which the employer fails to provide labor protection or conditions in accordance with the labor contract.
In this way, the employee has the right to go as he says he can according to the Labor Contract Law, and he can also claim economic compensation.
At the same time, it must also be clarified that communicating the content of work through social media, whether it counts as overtime, and whether the employee has the right to refuse, these must be explained.
Employees should also strengthen their awareness of self-protection, understand their own rights and interests, and don't be fooled by those unreasonable overtime requirements. Trade unions and other organizations can also stand up to support employees and collectively defend their rights and interests.
Finally, for some industries and positions, flexible working systems can be promoted, allowing employees to freely choose when and where they work while completing tasks.
In this way, the little monster of invisible overtime is not so easy to be a demon.
In short, to solve the problem of invisible overtime, it depends on everyone working together from the legislative, law enforcement, enterprise, employee and social levels.
Only in this way can we truly protect the rights and interests of workers and make everyone live a relaxed and happy life.
epilogue
At the end of the article, the editor would like to say: Angry criticism on paper cannot bring about the reform of the mechanism.
The law was enacted with the intention of putting it into practice. The law was born in order to protect the legitimate rights and interests of the people.
We should advocate a healthy and reasonable work system, so that migrant workers can have enough rest time and living space.
As the May Day holiday is approaching, we should pay more attention to the rights and welfare of migrant workers.
We should advocate a healthy and reasonable work system, so that migrant workers can have enough rest time and living space.
At the same time, the government and enterprises should also strengthen supervision and regulation to ensure that employers comply with labor laws and protect the legitimate rights and interests of employees.
Finally, let us call together: refuse invisible overtime, so that workers can also enjoy the respect and rights they deserve! If you also agree with this point of view, please like, share, and let more people join us!
Finally, I would like to say that in this era of "post-00s adventurous", migrant workers are also bathing in the fruits they have achieved.
At present, since the implementation of top-down laws is so difficult and the reform of the superstructure is so "slow", I think that the implementation of bottom-up supervision of labor laws led by the "post-00s" is indeed a more efficient choice at present.