Whether shared-equity housing can be rented out depends on local policies: some cities allow renting out, but the rent must be allocated according to the ownership share and be declared. Those who rent out illegally may face having their property taken back. Before renting out, you need to check the local rules and get the consent of the holding agency.
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According to the principle of "sale does not affect lease", the sale of a house does not affect the validity of the original lease contract, and the buyer must continue to fulfill the lease until it expires; however, exceptions apply to situations where the lease precedes the mortgage or seizure, and leases entered into through malicious collusion may be invalidated.
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Part-time employers are required to pay work injury insurance for their employees, while pensions and medical insurance are mostly purchased by individuals in the form of flexible employment. If an accident occurs without work injury insurance being paid, the employer shall bear the liability for compensation.
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The company's unilateral forced suspension of work and pay reduction generally lacks legal basis and constitutes a failure to provide working conditions as agreed. Workers can refuse, demand supplementary wages, or terminate the contract according to Article 38 of the Labor Contract Law and claim economic compensation.
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If an employee resigns voluntarily due to the company's fault (such as unpaid salaries or failure to pay social insurance), they can claim economic compensation according to Articles 38 and 46 of the Labor Contract Law. The compensation shall be calculated at one month's salary for each year of service. It is important to note the written termination and the collection of evidence.
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During pregnancy, female employees are subject to special protection, and the employer is not allowed to terminate their employment in accordance with the provisions on economic layoffs. According to Article 42 of the Labor Contract Law, terminating an employee's employment during pregnancy is usually considered an illegal termination, and the employee can claim to continue performing the contract...
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The employer's unilateral job transfer must be reasonable. Employees who are transferred illegally can refuse in writing and continue to work at their original positions. According to Articles 35 and 40 of the Labor Contract Law, it is essential to avoid direct absenteeism to avoid being dismissed for serious violations of discipline.
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The high-temperature subsidy is a statutory labor remuneration, and it cannot be offset by cooling beverages or refused to be issued. According to Article 17 of the "Measures for the Management of Heat Prevention and Cooling Measures", it should be issued when the outdoor temperature exceeds 35°C or when the temperature is below 33°C and no cooling measures are taken. It is recommended to check th...
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There is a statutory minimum for sick leave pay, which shall not be less than 80% of the local minimum wage standard; according to Article 59 of the Labor Law and local wage payment regulations, the unit shall not violate the internal system. It is recommended to check the pay slips and claim the difference in accordance with the law.
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Whether employees can claim overtime pay when they volunteer to work overtime depends on whether the employer arranges it or whether it constitutes de facto overtime. According to Article 44 of the Labor Law, overtime work initiated by the employer must be paid at a rate of 150% to 300% of the normal wage. It is recommended to keep attendance and instruction records as evidence to protect one's ri...
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Sick leave is an unpaid leave. The company may not pay the employee's salary on the day of sick leave, but it is not allowed to deduct double or multiple salaries in addition. Deducting double salaries lacks legal basis, and employees can file complaints or seek arbitration to protect their rights.
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If a third party unilaterally offers to repay the debtor's debt, which constitutes a joint and several liability, the third party shall bear joint and several liability with the debtor; it depends on whether the third party's intention is clear. If the creditor does not expressly object, the joint and several liability shall generally be established.
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The debtor must obtain the creditor's consent if he/she intends to transfer all or part of the debt to a third party. Any transfer without the creditor's consent shall not be effective against the creditor, and the original debtor shall still be obliged to repay the debt. The third party may hold the debtor accountable for any negligence or misconduct in the process of debt transfer.
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After one of the joint debtors has overpaid, he/she may recover the amount exceeding his/her share from the other joint debtors; the share shall be determined according to the agreed share, and if it is difficult to determine, it shall be divided equally among the joint debtors.
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The creditor's right of revocation must be exercised within one year from the date of knowing the grounds for revocation, and within five years from the date of the act; if it exceeds the time limit, the creditor should sue the debtor as soon as possible and take preservative measures if he/she finds that the debtor has transferred his/her property.
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