In the current society, the phenomenon of overtime in enterprises is becoming more and more intense, which has aroused widespread social attention and discussion. Many people wonder why the state doesn't control this phenomenon more strictly. This article will reveal the reasons behind it for you from multiple angles.
First of all, we must recognize that the occurrence of overtime is not entirely determined by the company. In the fierce market competition environment, in order to survive and develop, enterprises often have to work overtime to improve production efficiency and reduce costs. In addition, the special nature of some industries or positions also determines the inevitability of overtime, such as IT, finance, medical and other high-pressure industries.
Second, the state is not indifferent to overtime at the legislative level. In fact, the Labor Law and other relevant laws and regulations have made clear provisions on overtime work, including the time limit for overtime and the standard for payment of overtime pay. However, in practice, these provisions are often difficult to effectively enforce for various reasons.
The reasons for this are complex. On the one hand, the lack of law enforcement is an important reason. Limited by manpower, material resources and other resources, labor inspection departments are often unable to investigate and deal with overtime violations. On the other hand, the recognition of overtime culture by some enterprises and individuals has also contributed to the spread of this phenomenon to a certain extent. In some companies, "996" has even become a default mode of work, and employees have invisibly accepted this arrangement.
In addition, from a deeper perspective, the state is also faced with a dilemma to a certain extent. On the one hand, strict restrictions on overtime may affect the competitiveness and economic development of enterprises. On the other hand, excessive indulgence in overtime may lead to serious infringement of workers' rights and interests. In such a situation, the state needs to find a balance between protecting the rights and interests of workers and promoting economic development.
To sum up, the state's argument that the state allows enterprises to work serious overtime is not accurate. In fact, the state is trying to find a solution at the legislative and enforcement levels. However, to truly solve this problem, we need the joint efforts and sustained attention of the whole society. Only in this way can we ensure that the legitimate rights and interests of workers are effectively protected, and at the same time promote the sustained and healthy development of the economy.