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Firm news, insights on new laws, and frequently asked questions.

23 2026-10

What is the relationship between hourly workers and their employers?

The lawyer explained that most part-time workers are in non-full-time employment relationships: working no more than four hours per day and no more than 24 hours per week. They can sign oral agreements, but cannot stipulate a probationary period, and the employment can be terminated at any time without compensation.

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23 2026-10

Is part-time work considered an employment relationship?

The lawyer explained that part-time work is identified as a labor relationship based on three factors: management, compensation, and business structure. The law allows dual employment, and he cited a case in which a claim of a false labor relationship worth 2.12 million yuan was rejected.

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23 2026-10

Are retired re-employed staff and their employers in a labor relationship?

The lawyer explained that the reemployment of retirees generally constitutes a labor relationship: employment disputes involving those who have already received pension insurance benefits or retirement pensions should be handled as labor disputes, and the lawyer also provided advice on the key points of the agreement and the compensation path for injuries.

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23 2026-10

Who should I ask for compensation if a driver hired as a substitute driver is injured while driving?

The lawyer explained the claim path for the injured substitute driver: for labor relations, the claim shall be made under work-related injury; for service relationships, the liability shall be shared according to fault; for third-party infringements, the claim shall be made in a separate case; and the time limit for individual declaration of work-related injury is one year.

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23 2026-10

Is there a labor relationship between the signed streamers and the company?

The lawyer explained the determination of the labor relationship between the signed streamer and the platform: by reviewing the agreement name through actual management, it was determined that a labor relationship existed, and the streamer could claim double wages and economic compensation. Attached is a case in which our firm won a compensation of over 840,000 yuan.

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23 2026-10

What is the relationship between crowdsourced riders and the platform?

The lawyer explained the determination of the relationship between crowdsourcing riders and the platform: the key lies in the personal dependence and economic subordination. In case of injury, the riders can seek compensation through three channels: work-related injury compensation, occupational injury protection, and labor compensation. It is important to note that the arbitration statute of limi...

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23 2026-10

Do flexible employment platforms require signing contracts?

The lawyer explained the key points of flexible employment contracts: labor relations should be formalized in a written contract within one month, and if no contract is signed, workers can claim double wages. The nature of the relationship should be determined based on the principle of subordination. The presentation also included three consecutive winning cases involving 12 workers from the law f...

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23 2026-10

Do dispatch workers have the opportunity to become regular employees?

Temporary workers do not have the right to be automatically converted to regular employees, but they are entitled to equal pay for equal work. They can strive for direct employment by providing evidence of continuous employment and stable positions. Arbitration is free of charge, and the statute of limitations is one year.

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23 2026-10

Can an individual apply for bankruptcy if they owe too much debt?

A nationwide personal bankruptcy system has not yet been established, with only Shenzhen serving as a pilot city. Individuals with debts can seek relief through reconciliation, mediation, and enforcement settlements, and can apply to have their names removed from the credit blacklist after fulfilling their obligations.

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23 2026-10

Do I need to return the money that has already been spent to the bankruptcy estate?

Whether the execution money will be refunded depends on the disbursement node: if it has been disbursed when the application is accepted, it will generally not be recovered, but it can be revoked within six months. The money that has been deducted but not disbursed will be transferred to the administrator for unified distribution, and the disbursement after acceptance will be invalid.

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23 2026-10

Will the execution of the bankruptcy process be suspended?

After the bankruptcy case is accepted, the enforcement procedure shall be suspended in accordance with Article 19 of the Enterprise Bankruptcy Law. The funds that have been deducted but not yet distributed shall be transferred to the administrator. The time limit for creditor's claims is 30 days to three months, and the claims shall be repaid in accordance with the order of priority.

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