Every year, the number of deaths from overwork reaches 600,000. Although this false news from three years ago has already been debunked by the media, it has resurfaced and still has a market for dissemination. While 600,000 deaths from overwork is an alarming falsehood, the phenomenon of "overwork" in domestic workplaces in recent years cannot be ignored.

There is a slight connection between overwork deaths and this regulation; a small portion of overwork deaths fits this situation. The vast majority of overwork deaths are due to the accumulation of physical fatigue, leading to illness over a long period.

In the current context where overwork deaths are not strongly incorporated into occupational diseases, experts say that some have suggested removing the "within 48 hours" clause, but "this suggestion also has loopholes, as some individuals' own illnesses may not be significantly related to their long working hours."

"If the definition of overwork death cannot be resolved, it will be difficult to make breakthroughs in legislation. This is why everyone has been discussing it but remains at a standstill."

A lawyer from Chaoyang, Liaoning believes that "the damage caused by overwork to the body is not solely defined by death; when your body suffers irreversible damage due to work, it should also be considered an occupational injury."

Before there is a clear medical and legal definition of overwork death, how should employees working overtime in companies that use performance assessments as a standard protect their rights?

However, some companies usually do not have a clear overtime application system. In this case, it is very difficult for employees to claim that any work time exceeding eight hours counts as overtime.

"When your body feels overwhelmed and unable to cope, you should communicate with the company in a timely manner to see if performance assessments can be appropriately relaxed. You must be brave enough to express your opinions."

"The parts that cannot be compensated for as occupational injuries fall within the scope of many commercial insurance payouts. Additionally, the balance of performance indicators must be considered; otherwise, if something goes wrong, regardless of whether it is an occupational injury, it will lead to talent loss for the company and involve many troublesome issues."