Frequently Asked Questions

29 2026-9

How is the disability level determined for work-related injuries?

The degree of disability due to work-related injuries shall be assessed by the municipal labor ability appraisal committee in accordance with the "Regulations on Work-related Injury Insurance". The degree of labor dysfunction is divided into ten levels. The application requires work-related injury identification and medical materials. The conclusion shall be issued within 60 days, and the insuranc...

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29 2026-9

Is the overtime pay on weekends calculated at 200% or 300%?

For overtime work arranged on weekends (rest days) that cannot be compensated with additional rest, the employer shall pay no less than 200% of the employee's wage; for overtime work on statutory holidays, the compensation shall be 300% of the employee's wage. This is in accordance with Article 44 of the Labor Law.

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29 2026-9

If the contract expires and I continue to work without signing a new one, do I have to pay compensation?

If the contract expires and is not renewed, but the employee continues to work, it shall be deemed as a de facto employment relationship. The employer shall pay the employee the difference in wages corresponding to twice the amount of the unpaid wages, and if the employer terminates the employment without justifiable reasons, the employer shall pay the employee compensation (2N), in accordance wit...

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29 2026-9

What specific items are included in work-related injury compensation?

Work-related injury compensation includes medical expenses, rehabilitation expenses, hospitalization meal subsidies, wages during the period of suspension of work and retention of salary, nursing fees, assistive device expenses, and one-time disability subsidies, as well as medical and employment subsidies, which vary depending on the degree of disability.

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29 2026-9

Can only the WeChat transfer records prove that money was borrowed?

Only the transfer records on WeChat are not enough to independently prove the existence of a loan. Evidence such as chat records must be combined to form a chain of evidence. After the plaintiff sues based on the transfer records, the defendant may argue that the debt in question belongs to him, in which case the defendant must provide evidence to support his claim. Even after the defendant has pr...

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29 2026-9

After executing the settlement, what should I do if the other party changes their mind and reneges on the agreement?

After the execution of the settlement agreement, if the other party reneges on it, the applicant for enforcement may apply to resume the enforcement of the original effective legal document, and continue the enforcement after deducting the part that has been performed; or may bring a separate lawsuit against the settlement agreement. If the reneging is discovered, the applicant for enforcement sho...

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29 2026-9

Is the agreement where the debtor uses the house as collateral to repay the debt valid?

A debt repayment agreement using a house as collateral, which is voluntarily signed and legal after the debt maturity, is usually valid. However, no change of ownership or transfer of property rights will occur unless the ownership transfer is completed; any provisions regarding a floating pledge agreed upon before the maturity are invalid, and the parties should complete the ownership transfer re...

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29 2026-9

Can I sue the person who owes me money if they've gone missing?

The debtor can still be sued even if he/she is missing, and the court can serve the notice by public announcement (Article 95 of the Civil Procedure Law, with a 30-day announcement period); if the debtor's whereabouts remain unknown for more than two years, he/she can be declared missing and the debt can be repaid by the property custodian. There is no requirement for the debtor to appear in court...

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29 2026-9

If I vouch for a friend to borrow money, do I have to repay the loan for him/her?

When guaranteeing a loan for others, whether the guarantor is liable for repayment depends on the type of guarantee: the Civil Code presumes a general guarantee, under which the guarantor enjoys the right of first-claim defense; in the case of joint and several guarantees, the creditor can directly demand repayment from the guarantor. It is essential to carefully review the terms of the agreement ...

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29 2026-9

Can I still sue for the money if the IOU is more than three years old?

A promissory note can still be sued for more than three years, and the court will not actively review the statute of limitations. If the debtor raises a statute of limitations defense, he will lose the right to win the lawsuit. Collection, lawsuit, and the other party's commitment to perform can interrupt the statute of limitations and restart the three-year calculation.

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29 2026-9

If the IOU doesn't stipulate interest, can I still demand interest?

When there is no interest stipulation in a promissory note between natural persons, it shall be deemed as interest-free according to Article 680 of the Civil Code, and the lender's claim for interest will not be supported by the court; if the interest stipulation is unclear, the loan between natural persons will also be interest-free, and the loan between non-natural persons can be claimed at the ...

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