Frequently Asked Questions

01 2026-10

What should I do if I still can't go to work after the expiration of the paid leave period due to work-related injuries?

The period of suspension of work with pay generally does not exceed 12 months. It can be extended for up to 12 months upon confirmation by the municipal labor capacity appraisal committee. If the worker is still unable to work after the expiration of the period, he/she shall be assessed for disability in a timely manner and enjoy disability benefits accordingly.

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01 2026-10

What should I do if the unit denies the existence of an employment relationship by citing a contractor-client relationship?

When the unit denies the employment relationship on the grounds of contracting or cooperation, the focus should be on the actual employment management rather than the contract name. According to the three criteria set forth in Article 1 of the Ministry of Labor and Social Security's Document No. 12 [2005], the arbitration statute of limitations is one year.

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01 2026-10

How to apply for advance payment from the work-related injury insurance fund?

When the unit fails to pay for work injury insurance and refuses to pay compensation, the employee may apply for advance payment from the fund in accordance with Article 41 of the Social Insurance Law; after the work-related injury is identified and the arbitration process is completed, the employee can apply for compensation. If the application is rejected, the employee can file a lawsuit within ...

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01 2026-10

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

Before the work-related injury is identified, the medical expenses are usually paid in advance by the employing unit; the unit shall apply for identification within 30 days from the occurrence of the accident. If the worker is not insured, the unit shall bear the expenses. If the unit fails to pay, the work-related injury insurance fund may pay in advance and recover the expenses later.

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01 2026-10

How should I deal with the property being put on hold for seizure?

The waiting list for seizure only takes effect automatically when the previous seizure is lifted. The first seizure, which has been fully disposed of, is not effective from the beginning; the seizure of real estate is valid for two years, and the renewal of the seizure shall not exceed half of the original period. The party who raises an objection shall file a lawsuit within 15 days after the obje...

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01 2026-10

How to distinguish between debt joining and guaranteeing?

The key difference between debt assumption and guarantee lies in the expression of intent: an uncertain presumption constitutes a guarantee, and the guarantee is subject to a time limit of six months if not otherwise agreed upon; debt assumption entails joint and several liability, subject to a three-year statute of limitations.

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01 2026-10

How to claim compensation for losses caused by security errors?

If the application for preservation of evidence results in losses due to errors, the applicant shall be liable for compensation, usually requiring intentional or gross negligence; the liability dispute for preservation of evidence damages may be filed in a separate case, with a three-year statute of limitations. The guarantor shall make compensation within the scope of the guarantee first.

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01 2026-10

How to apply for the execution of a bounty notice?

The applicant for enforcement shall submit a written application to the court to issue a reward announcement, stating the amount of the reward or the method of calculation, etc. The court shall decide whether to grant the application within 10 days.

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01 2026-10

How to enforce the execution of the debtor's accounts receivable?

The creditor may freeze the creditor's rights and notify the secondary debtor to perform the obligation to the applicant for enforcement; if the secondary debtor raises an objection within the statutory time limit, the enforcement shall not be carried out, and the secondary debtor may file a subrogation lawsuit separately.

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01 2026-10

What are the circumstances under which the execution of a case is suspended?

Article 263 of the Civil Procedure Law stipulates five circumstances in which the execution of a judgment should be suspended; suspension is a temporary measure rather than a final one. After the circumstances giving rise to the suspension disappear, the applicant may apply to resume the execution. Seized and frozen property must be renewed in a timely manner.

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01 2026-10

Do I need to hire a lawyer for the expropriation compensation hearing?

The hearing is not mandatory, but it is more secure to have a lawyer represent you when there are disputes over the legality of the compensation standards. According to Article 47 of the Land Administration Law, a hearing should be organized, and the announcement period should be no less than 30 days. If the deadline is exceeded, the case can be reviewed and sued for.

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01 2026-10

Can I report the forced demolition to the police? Will the police handle it in any way?

You can report illegal demolitions to the police. According to Article 21 of the People's Police Law of the People's Republic of China, the public security organ shall promptly investigate and handle the cases reported by the police, and immediately dispatch police officers to deal with violent demolitions and damage to property. If the police refuse to accept the report, you can request a written...

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01 2026-10

How to secure the maximum compensation in the transformation of shantytowns?

To obtain higher compensation, one should follow legal procedures: verify the expropriation process and appraisal, check the statutory compensation items, exercise the right to choose the compensation method, grasp the ten-day review period and sixty-day reconsideration period, and the six-month litigation time limit. If the compensation decision lacks sufficient evidence, one can request it to be...

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