The eight-hour work system was first put forward by sociologist robert owen in August of 18 17. He also invented a slogan, "8 hours of work, 8 hours of leisure and 8 hours of rest". 1833, with the support of Owen, compassionate factory owner John Holti and others launched an eight-hour working day movement.
1866, the first international Geneva conference put forward the slogan of "eight hours of work, eight hours of self-control, eight hours of rest", requiring countries to enact laws to confirm it.
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Labor law of the people's Republic of China
Article 36 The state practices a working-hour system in which laborers work no more than eight hours a day and no more than 44 hours a week on average.
Article 41 The employing unit may, due to the needs of production and operation, extend the working hours after consultation with the trade unions and laborers, which shall generally not exceed one hour per day; If it is necessary to extend the 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 the workers.
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