In the dead of night, the lights in the office building are still bright. Zhang sat at his desk, his fingers darting across the keyboard, working on document after document. This is the third day in a row that he has been "on duty" until late at night. However, this so-called "duty", the content of the work is no different from usual, but it does not bring him additional pay.
In order to maximize profits, enterprises do not hesitate to infringe on the rights and interests of workers through word games, and cleverly convert the overtime pay that should be paid into "duty pay", which is staggering. In this fast-paced era, workers seem to have become accustomed to the overtime culture. However, when overtime becomes the so-called "on-duty", when workers are forced to be "on duty" on statutory holidays without any compensation, we have to think: where are the rights and interests of workers?
"Overtime" and "on duty" seem to be one word apart, but in fact they are worlds apart. Overtime is work outside the specified working hours and should be paid accordingly; On duty, on the other hand, it is usually on call during non-normal working hours, and the remuneration is different. However, some companies today deliberately confuse the two concepts in order to avoid legal liability.
In the face of such violations of workers' rights and interests, can we only do nothing? No! Workers should stand up and defend their rights. At the same time, the government and relevant departments should also strengthen supervision and crack down on such violations of workers' rights and interests.
The "996 work system" has become an unspoken rule in some industries. Workers are exhausted from long hours of intense work, but they are often not paid and respected as they deserve. Now, the drama of "overtime becoming on-duty" is staged again, which is undoubtedly adding another layer to the already heavy burden of workers.
We can't help but ask: where is the way out for the laborers? Can we only suffer this injustice in silence?
Of course not! The way out for the working people lies in their own awakening and unity. Only when we realize that our rights and interests are being violated and dare to stand up and resist can we change the status quo. At the same time, we must also learn to use legal weapons to protect ourselves, and if necessary, we can seek help from labor arbitration institutions or courts.
In addition, the government and all sectors of society should also give more attention and support to workers. The government can strengthen the formulation and enforcement of labor laws and regulations to ensure that enterprises comply with relevant laws and regulations; All sectors of society can also actively promote a healthy work culture and oppose excessive overtime and violations of workers' rights and interests.
In this process, every worker plays a key role. Have you ever been in a similar predicament? Have you ever felt helpless and lost? It's time to stand up and speak up for yourself and all workers! Let's work together to fight for the rights and interests of workers!