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14 2026-10

If an employee hasn't paid social insurance, does the company compensate for all work-related injuries?

If an employee suffers a work-related injury without having paid social insurance, the employer shall compensate them in full according to the standards of work-related injury insurance benefits. According to the "Regulations on Work-related Injury Insurance" and the "Social Insurance Law", the work-related injury benefits for employees who have not participated in social insurance shall be borne ...

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14 2026-10

Who should pay for the medical expenses before the work-related injury is identified?

Before the work-related injury is identified, the medical expenses shall be prepaid by the employing unit; if the unit fails to pay, the work-related injury insurance fund may pay first and then recover the expenses from the unit. This is in accordance with the "Regulations on Work-Related Injury Insurance" (revised in 2010) and the Social Security Law. The key action is to seek medical treatment ...

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14 2026-10

Is it illegal to reduce a breastfeeding mother's salary?

It is illegal to reduce the salary of female employees during the lactation period. According to the "Special Regulations on Labor Protection for Female Employees" and the "Labor Contract Law", during the pregnancy, childbirth, and lactation periods, employers are not allowed to reduce wages or terminate contracts on the grounds of breastfeeding. The key point is whether the reason for the salary ...

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14 2026-10

How long can you delay repaying the money by exercising the guarantee?

The execution of the guarantee cannot be delayed indefinitely. With the consent of the applicant for enforcement, the guarantor may suspend the execution, but the period generally shall not exceed one year. If the debtor still fails to perform the obligation after the expiration of the time limit, the original execution shall be resumed and the guarantor's property may be executed. According to th...

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14 2026-10

If a third party claims that the house belongs to them, how can they raise objections?

A third party who claims that the house belongs to him/her may raise an objection to the subject matter of the enforcement; if the objection is rejected, he/she may file a lawsuit challenging the enforcement based on his/her substantive rights relationship with the enforced party. According to the Enforcement Chapter of the Civil Procedure Law, the third party needs to prove ownership or sufficien...

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14 2026-10

What should I do if there's a conflict between the first court and priority creditors?

In the event of a conflict between the first-seized court and priority creditors, the first-seized court typically disposes of the property. However, if the priority creditor claims priority compensation for the proceeds of the sale and the first-seized court fails to dispose of the property in a timely manner, the priority creditor may request the transfer of the case to another court. This is in...

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14 2026-10

How do multiple creditors divide the funds collected during the enforcement process?

When multiple creditors distribute the funds collected from the execution, they shall do so in accordance with the statutory priority and proportion: those with security rights shall be given priority, and the remaining funds shall be distributed in accordance with the order in which the execution court takes control measures or the proportion of the creditor's claims. This is in accordance with t...

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14 2026-10

After the debt repayment plan is finalized, if any assets are discovered, how can the enforcement be resumed?

After the completion of the forced execution, if the debtor is found to have assets, the creditor may apply for the resumption of enforcement at any time, without being subject to the statute of limitations for applying for enforcement. According to the Enforcement Chapter of the Civil Procedure Law, the completion of the forced execution only marks the end of the current enforcement procedure, an...

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14 2026-10

Can I take high-speed trains and airplanes under the restriction order?

After being subject to a high-consumption restriction, the person cannot travel in first-class or higher seats on high-speed rail or by air, nor can they stay in star-rated hotels or purchase vehicles or properties. According to the "Several Provisions of the Supreme People's Court on Restricting the High-Consumption of Debtors", violators will be fined, detained, or even subject to enforcement re...

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14 2026-10

If a debtor has no money to pay off the debt, can he/she be detained for enforcement?

If the debtor truly has no property and has not refused to perform his obligations, he will generally not be detained directly just because he "has no money". However, if he has the ability to perform his obligations but conceals, transfers, or resists enforcement, he may be subject to judicial detention or even be charged with the crime of refusing to perform his obligations. This is based on the...

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14 2026-10

What should I do if I change my mind after reaching a settlement during the execution process?

After the execution of the settlement, if the other party reneges on its commitment, the applicant may apply for the enforcement of the original effective document (when the settlement agreement does not have compulsory enforceability) or sue to demand the performance of the settlement. According to the Enforcement Chapter of the Civil Procedure Law, if the applicant reaches a settlement under the...

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14 2026-10

How to apply for a hearing on the decision of expropriation compensation?

The hearing on the decision of compensation for expropriation shall generally be organized upon application or ex officio before the decision is made, and the parties concerned may state their objections. According to the "Regulations on the Expropriation and Compensation of Houses on State-Owned Land" and local procedural regulations, a hearing shall be held when there are major objections to the...

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14 2026-10

What are the common risk points in the compensation scheme for expropriation?

Common risk points of the compensation plan for expropriation: Evaluating the value too early and underestimating it, omitting items (such as production suspension, business closure, and renovation), low-grade resettlement housing, illegal entities, time-limit traps, and failure to inform about remedies. According to the Expropriation Regulations, the plan should be announced and the channels for ...

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14 2026-10

How to handle disputes over the ownership of residential plots?

For disputes over the confirmation of ownership of residential plots, the township government or the natural resources department shall first confirm the ownership. If the parties are dissatisfied with the result, they may request a reconsideration or file a lawsuit. According to the Land Management Law, the confirmation of ownership shall be based on the source of ownership, the use of the land, ...

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14 2026-10

How is the demolition and relocation fee calculated for enterprises?

The demolition and relocation expenses of enterprises generally include equipment relocation and installation fees, material transportation, and losses from production and business suspension, which are calculated according to appraisal or local standards. According to the Regulations on Expropriation and Compensation and the Appraisal Methods, the actual relocation expenses and business interrupt...

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