Frequently Asked Questions

09 2026-10

Which is more cost-effective, a fully furnished house or a bare house?

Furnished apartments are more convenient, but the decoration standards must be written into the contract. Unfurnished apartments are more controllable, but the decoration costs must be borne by the buyer. If the quality of the furnished apartment does not meet the standards, the buyer can claim for repair and compensation for the price difference according to Article 577 of the Civil Code, and it ...

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09 2026-10

How to handle the area error of commercial housing?

The area error of commercial housing shall be dealt with in accordance with the 3% rule: within 3%, the settlement shall be based on the actual situation; if it exceeds 3%, the buyer may withdraw from the contract. According to Article 20 of the "Measures for the Administration of the Sale of Commercial Housing", the developer shall bear or refund the excess payment in double, and the buyer shall ...

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09 2026-10

What are the standards for the number of days of maternity leave?

According to national regulations, the maternity leave lasts 98 days, with an additional 15 days for difficult deliveries and an additional 15 days for each additional baby in multiple births. In Beijing, women are entitled to an extended maternity leave of 60 days, making the total approximately 158 days.

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09 2026-10

Can one be dismissed during the medical leave period?

During the medical leave period, the employer shall not terminate the employment contract in accordance with the provisions on dismissal without fault or economic layoffs. If the employer terminates the contract illegally, the employee may claim compensation of twice the economic compensation; except for the termination due to the employee's fault.

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09 2026-10

What is the maximum length of the medical leave period?

The medical leave period ranges from 3 to 24 months, with a maximum of 24 months, depending on the employee's length of service. It is calculated based on the cumulative sick leave within the statutory period. Employees with special diseases may have their leave period extended upon approval.

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09 2026-10

If the company doesn't approve sick leave, does it count as absenteeism?

For those who have a formal diagnosis certificate and have gone through the leave application procedures, the unit shall not refuse to approve sick leave without a valid reason; failing to report to work after being rejected does not constitute absenteeism, and terminating the employment contract during the medical period is illegal. The employee can claim double economic compensation.

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09 2026-10

How is the overtime pay calculated for statutory holidays?

For overtime work on statutory holidays, the compensation shall not be less than 300% of the daily wage and cannot be replaced by compensatory leave. The daily wage shall be calculated by dividing the monthly wage by 21.75 days. There are 13 statutory holidays in a year, and the claim for compensation can be pursued through arbitration within the statute of limitations.

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09 2026-10

Does the irregular working hours system still require overtime pay?

The irregular working hours system must be approved by the labor administrative department. Those who have been approved do not need to pay overtime fees; those who have not been approved must still pay overtime fees according to the standard working hours. The overtime fees can be verified by checking the approval documents and attendance records, and claims can be made through arbitration within...

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09 2026-10

How is overtime calculated under the comprehensive working hour system?

The comprehensive working hours shall be calculated based on the total amount of the cycle: for the part exceeding the statutory standard working hours within the cycle, the overtime pay shall be calculated at 150%; for attendance on statutory holidays, the overtime pay shall be calculated at 300%; and for attendance on ordinary rest days, the overtime pay shall not be calculated separately at 200...

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09 2026-10

How to enforce the judgment against a debtor who has no assets?

The debtor has no property to apply for online investigation and control, credit restriction, adding unpaid shareholders, and initiating a lawsuit for revocation of rights; if there is really no property, the enforcement can be resumed at any time after the final settlement; and the erroneous addition of parties will be revoked and the enforcement will be reversed.

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09 2026-10

Is it still possible to reach a settlement during the execution phase?

During the enforcement phase, the parties may reach a settlement on their own, changing the amount and method of performance. According to the Judicial Interpretation on Enforcement Settlement, if one party fails to perform the settlement, they may apply for resuming the enforcement of the original judgment or file a separate lawsuit, choosing one of the two options. The resumption of enforcement ...

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