According to my experience, if you refuse to work overtime beyond 8 hours, and do not communicate and explain to the unit leader, then be prepared to defend your rights.
According to the information I have found, employees have the right to refuse overtime work beyond eight hours. China's labor law stipulates that if a worker is arranged to work longer hours, the worker shall be paid additional wages, i.e., overtime pay. If the employee does not agree to work overtime, the employer should respect the employee's rest time and rights, and shall not force the employee to work overtime. At the same time, the employer should also formulate corresponding rules and regulations to clarify the procedures and standards for overtime work and protect employees' rights and interests in rest.
However, in practice, employees still face some difficulties in working overtime. According to a lawyer, in order to prevent employees from abusing their right to work overtime, employers generally stipulate the reporting process for overtime. If there is no overtime process from the employer, it will generally not be recognized as the employer that asks you to work overtime. Even if the employee obtains a copy or electronic evidence of the corresponding evidence, it will not be effective if it does not have the official seal of the employer.
Therefore, when employees refuse to work overtime, they need to pay attention to protecting their rights and interests, and at the same time, they need to comply with the rules and procedures of the employer.
If the employee refuses to work overtime and needs to protect his or her rights and interests, the following measures can be taken:
1. Know your rights. Employees have the right to refuse overtime work beyond eight hours, and at the same time, they also have the right to demand overtime pay from the employer. Workers can understand their rights and obligations by reading relevant laws, regulations and policies.
2. Negotiate with the employer. When refusing to work overtime, the employee should communicate with the employer and explain his reasons and requirements. If the employer does not agree, it may request the employer to provide corresponding compensation or alternatives.
3. Seek legal assistance. If a worker believes that his or her rights have been violated, he or she may seek legal assistance. You can consult a lawyer or apply for labor arbitration to protect your legitimate rights and interests.
4. Keep relevant evidence. When refusing to work overtime, employees should pay attention to keeping relevant evidence, such as work records, emails, text messages, etc., so that they can be used in the process of rights protection.
When protecting their rights and interests, workers should abide by laws and regulations, communicate rationally, and reasonably protect their rights. At the same time, you also need to pay attention to protecting your privacy and rights.