Legal Information

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

29 2026-9

How are retired re-employed staff compensated if they get injured?

Most retirees who are rehired establish a labor relationship, and in the event of an injury, the compensation shall be apportioned according to fault in accordance with Article 1192 of the Civil Code; those who have not enjoyed pension benefits and meet the requirements of a labor relationship may be recognized as work-related injuries.

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29 2026-9

Do I need to pay personal income tax on the severance pay when I resign from my job?

The severance pay for leaving a job is exempt from personal income tax if it is within three times the average local salary of workers in the previous year, and the excess part shall be subject to the comprehensive income tax rate table separately; the consultation on the tax calculation method shall be consistent with the illegal termination of the employment contract.

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29 2026-9

Can I apply for arbitration if the company doesn't pay the provident fund?

Simply making up for the arrears in housing provident fund does not fall within the scope of arbitration. Instead, the employee should file a complaint with the management center in accordance with the "Regulations on the Administration of Housing Provident Fund" to order the employer to make up for the arrears. For the case of unpaid social insurance leading to the termination of the employment c...

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29 2026-9

Is it legal to deduct three days' salary for one day of absenteeism?

On the day of absenteeism, the employer does not have to pay wages, but deducting an additional two days is considered illegal deduction, which violates Article 15 of the "Interim Regulations on Wage Payment" and Article 50 of the "Labor Law". The employee can file a complaint or request arbitration to recover the deducted wages.

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29 2026-9

How to sue a company for not repaying a loan to an individual?

If the company refuses to repay the money borrowed from an individual, the individual can file a lawsuit against the company at the court in the company's registered address or the place of contract performance, based on the contract and the transfer receipt. If the interest rate does not exceed four times the LPR, and the shareholders fail to make the actual payment or withdraw the funds, they ma...

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29 2026-9

What should I do if the guarantor doesn't repay the loan?

If the borrower fails to repay the loan on time or the guarantor refuses to assume responsibility, the creditor may sue both the debtor and the guarantor together; in the case of joint and several guarantee, the creditor may directly pursue recovery. It is essential not to let the guarantee lapse during the six-month guarantee period, and the creditor should protect his rights in accordance with A...

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29 2026-9

How to handle a defense against a false lawsuit?

If the other party sues with a forged IOU, you should actively defend yourself and provide evidence. According to Article 115 of the Civil Procedure Law, the other party may be fined or detained. If the other party commits the crime of false litigation according to Article 307 of the Criminal Law, the other party will be held accountable. During the enforcement stage, you can raise objections.

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29 2026-9

How to recover the company's arrears through litigation?

To recover the company's arrears, first secure the evidence and then file a lawsuit: file a case in accordance with Article 122 of the Civil Procedure Law, and after winning the case, apply for forced execution; if the shareholder has not paid the capital in full, he/she can claim the accelerated maturity of the investment.

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29 2026-9

What should be done with the debt if the borrower passes away?

The debt of a borrower does not automatically disappear upon their death: the heirs shall pay off the debt within the actual value of the estate; if it is a joint debt of the couple, the spouse should also repay it; and in principle, those who renounce their inheritance rights shall not bear any liability.

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29 2026-9

How is the compensation standard for enterprise demolition calculated?

The demolition of enterprises is accounted for in four categories: housing value, relocation and resettlement, losses from production and business suspension, and incentive subsidies; for state-owned land, it is in accordance with Article 17 of the Regulations on Land Expropriation; for collective land, it is in accordance with Article 48 of the Land Administration Law.

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29 2026-9

Can I refuse to sign the contract if the demolition compensation is unreasonable?

If the compensation is unreasonable, you can refuse to sign it. If you do not agree with the standard amount of resettlement, you can initiate a review litigation or request information disclosure to verify its legality. If you have already signed the agreement but the fraudulent party is not qualified, you can claim that the agreement is invalid or revocable.

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