Today, technology enables us to always stay connected to our loved ones and our peers. While this is largely seen as a positive, an often ignored negative of this incessant connection is that so many of us end up working overtime without even realising it.

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The sudden death of Chinese tech worker due to overwork has triggered a furore in the country, with many raising voices against the return of the toxic ‘996 culture’.

Chinese worker falls prey to ‘996’ work culture, reigniting overtime debate

In a surprising move against leading technology firms, China’s Supreme Court has declared 9 am to 9 pm working hours as an illegal practice. Majority of the Chinese technology companies unofficially ask their employees to work 9 am to 9 pm for six days a week.

'Let employees rest and vacation': China labels '996' work culture as illegal

No paid work should threaten your well being, rules International Labour Organization

Alibaba Group founder and billionaire Jack Ma has defended the gruelling overtime work culture at many of China's tech companies, calling it a "huge blessing" for young workers.

WION Gravitas: Alibaba founder Jack Ma defends overtime work culture