本文是#ESG进步观察#系列第132篇文章 本次观察关键词： 雇佣关系 出品｜虎嗅ESG组 作者｜胡巍 头图｜视觉中国 4月下旬，小米公司因内部工时管理政策突然成为舆论焦点。 多位员工在职场社交平台脉脉上爆料称，小米实行严格的工时排名制度，要求员工日均工时不得低于11.5小时，对于单日工作时间低于8小时的情 况，员工必须提交书面说明进行解释。 据九派财经报道：小米手机部不同部门对工时的要求存在差异，但普遍偏高，"日均工时要求低的组是10.5小时；有的组甚至要求日均14、15个小 时"，这些要求大多以口头形式传达。一位员工透露，尽管平均工时达到12小时，但因为排名靠后，仍然被领导约谈。外包员工同样受到严格管控 ——他们被要求每天必须待满11个小时，不足者次日就会被约谈，"如果经常不满11小时，外包员工随时可能被开除"。 一位小米员工告诉虎嗅ESG组，相关报道基本属实；超长的工时制始于去年4月，先是总公司会议决定实施，再口头传达到各地分公司。 一位员工表示，加班不分业务线，但汽车业务比手机更忙，"基本要到9105 （指早上9点上班、晚上10点下班，每周工作5天） 了"。此外，他还认 为，大多数加班其实只是无效的熬 ...

Core Viewpoint - Xiaomi's internal work hour management policy has come under scrutiny due to reports of excessive working hours and potential violations of labor laws, particularly in relation to the upcoming EU regulations on forced labor [1][2][5]. Group 1: Internal Work Hour Policies - Reports indicate that Xiaomi enforces a strict work hour ranking system, requiring employees to average at least 11.5 hours per day, with some departments demanding up to 15 hours [1][5]. - Employees are penalized for working less than 8 hours in a day, needing to provide written explanations, which may create psychological pressure [6]. - External contractors are also subjected to rigorous work hour requirements, with daily minimums set at 11 hours [1]. Group 2: Legal Compliance Issues - Xiaomi's work hour policy appears to violate China's labor laws, which stipulate a maximum of 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week, with a maximum of 36 hours of overtime per month [2]. - The implementation of a work hour ranking system may constitute a form of "last place elimination," which is not compliant with labor laws [2][5]. - The lack of written documentation for work hour requirements suggests an attempt to evade legal accountability, raising concerns about the company's compliance practices [2][6]. Group 3: Implications of EU Regulations - The EU's upcoming "Forced Labor Prohibition Act" defines excessive working hours as a form of forced labor, which could classify Xiaomi's practices as illegal under EU law [3][5]. - The act requires companies to ensure that their entire supply chain is free from forced labor, which could complicate Xiaomi's operations if any part of its supply chain is found in violation [7]. - Xiaomi's brand image in Europe could be severely damaged if linked to forced labor practices, potentially leading to market access issues [7][9]. Group 4: Strategic Importance of the EU Market - The EU market represents a significant opportunity for Xiaomi, with a market share of around 15% in the competitive smartphone sector [9]. - Losing access to the EU market could not only result in direct revenue loss but also exclude Xiaomi from the global high-end manufacturing supply chain [9][10]. - Xiaomi's ambitions extend beyond smartphones, with plans to enter the European electric vehicle market by 2027, highlighting the strategic importance of compliance in this region [9].