Global Times: China takes firm action against 'invisible overtime' and wage arrears, advancing the rule of law
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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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The case caught great public attention and was hailed as a typical example of the country's judicial system showing initiative.
Key Points:
- The case caught great public attention and was hailed as a typical example of the country's judicial system showing initiative.
- According to a report by the Beijing Daily, Li, working in a Beijing-based technology company, sued her employer for the overtime work she performed after work.
- Based on this, the court ruled that the company should pay Li 30,000 yuan ($4,179) for overtime work.
- Exploring interdepartmental linkage mechanisms is a new step to promote effective law enforcement and, in the long run, will accelerate the country's building of the rule of law, said Xu.