Wellbeing Beijing calls time on “extreme” 996 culture linked to worker deaths iStock.com/Evgeny Gromov Thursday 02 September 2021 China’s so-called “996” work culture that sees exhausted employees work 9am to 9pm, six days a week at some of the country’s largest corporations has been declared illegal by Beijing’s top court. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Disputes Chinese courts provide guidance on commonly fought employment disputes Politics China sanctions: will employers be caught between Beijing and the West? Harassment Bullied Toyota engineer’s suicide offers lessons in workforce harassment education Mental Health IEL Roundtable: Employee wellbeing and mental health in a pandemic world