The slogan "eight-hour working system" originated in Britain, where capitalism developed earlier. According to historical records, as early as June1865438+August, 2007, robert owen, a British utopian socialist, put forward the problem of eight-hour work system and made it an important part of his "ideal society" system.

1833 with Owen's support, compassionate factory owners John Fielden and John Doschetti launched an eight-hour working day movement. 1833165438+1On October 25th, they established the National Renaissance Association in Manchester, with the aim of helping the working class get eight-hour jobs and full-time wages.

Relevant regulations

Article 36 of the Labor Law stipulates that the state implements a working system in which the daily working hours of laborers do not exceed 8 hours and the average weekly working hours do not exceed 44 hours.

Therefore, according to the labor law and other laws and regulations, the standard working hours system in China is that employees work 8 hours a day and 40 hours a week. If the employing unit arranges workers to work beyond 8 hours on working days, rest days and legal holidays, it is overtime, and it is necessary to arrange holidays or pay overtime wages according to law.

Due to the needs of production and operation, the employer may extend the working hours after consultation with the trade unions and workers, generally not exceeding one hour per day; If it is necessary to extend working hours for special reasons, the extended working hours shall not exceed three hours a day and thirty-six hours a month under the condition of ensuring the health of workers.

The above contents refer to Baidu Encyclopedia-Labor Law.