Frequently Asked Questions

25 2026-9

How to prevent the house bought with parents' money from becoming a marital joint asset?

Before marriage, parents contribute funds to register personal property under the child's name; after marriage, the contribution of funds should be explicitly stated in writing as a gift to only one party, otherwise it will be treated as joint property. According to Article 1063 of the Civil Code and Article 29 of the Interpretation (I) of the Marriage and Family Chapter, it is necessary to plan a...

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25 2026-9

How long does it take to terminate the contract and claim compensation if the employer fails to pay wages on time?

The contract can be terminated if the employer fails to pay the salary for more than one pay period, and the employee can claim economic compensation equivalent to one month's salary for each completed year of service. In the case of arrears in wages for nearly 20 months, the parties reached a settlement and the employee received 307,000 yuan in compensation.

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25 2026-9

How long is the remaining sick leave period for employees who haven't taken all their sick leave days?

The medical leave period is generally 3 to 24 months, determined based on the actual length of service and the length of service with the current employer. During the medical leave period, the employer may not arbitrarily dismiss the employee. If the employment contract is terminated after the medical leave period, the employer shall pay economic compensation to the employee.

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25 2026-9

Can employees who are transferred to a new position and have their salaries reduced refuse the transfer and salary reduction?

The amendment of the labor contract must be subject to mutual consent and written confirmation; if the unilateral transfer of posts and reduction of salary lacks rationality, the employee may refuse it. Do not quit work impulsively. The employee should file a written objection and keep the evidence, continue to work at the original post, and may forcefully terminate the contract and claim economic...

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25 2026-9

Can I still request the year-end bonus after resigning?

The year-end bonus is a form of reward and is included in the total salary, constituting part of the labor remuneration. Whether an employee can claim it after leaving the company depends on the contractual provisions, company policies, and established practices. Employees who leave the company for reasons beyond their control and have completed their annual work obligations may be eligible to rec...

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24 2026-9

Can I still rectify the situation if I file an application for work-related injury identification more than a year after the incident?

The time limit for individuals to apply for work-related injury identification is one year. Applications submitted after the deadline will generally not be accepted. The time delay caused by force majeure, the employer's reasons, labor relationship disputes, arbitration and litigation, etc. will not be included in the time limit. Applicants can still apply for identification if they have legitimat...

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24 2026-9

What should I do if the company refuses to pay after the labor arbitration award takes effect?

After the ruling takes effect, if the company fails to perform its obligations within the time limit, it may apply to the court for enforcement in accordance with Article 51 of the Labor Dispute Mediation and Arbitration Law; the application period for enforcement is 2 years, and the court may freeze and transfer deposits, add the company to the list of untrustworthy entities, and impose restricti...

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24 2026-9

What should I pay attention to when guaranteeing for a friend's company?

When guaranteeing for a friend's company, it's important to clarify three things first: if the guarantee method is not specified in the agreement, it will be handled according to the general guarantee; if the guarantee period is not specified in the agreement, it will only be six months; if the company signs a joint and several guarantee, it can be directly pursued for compensation in the event of...

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24 2026-9

When a live-streaming influencer fails to sell products successfully, should the merchants involved bear responsibility?

The merchant who sells counterfeit goods in a live stream shall bear the primary responsibility and shall be liable for compensation of at least 500 yuan for fraud; the live streamer who provides false endorsements may be held jointly liable, and the platform shall bear corresponding responsibilities if it fails to fulfill its obligation of review; the merchant can reduce the risk by obtaining rel...

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24 2026-9

What should I do if a trade secret is leaked by an employee?

Business secrets must be confidential, valuable, and subject to confidentiality measures; employees who leak business secrets can be subject to civil litigation, labor arbitration, administrative reporting, and criminal charges. Malicious infringements can result in punitive damages of one to five times the actual damages.

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24 2026-9

If a work has been registered for copyright, can it still be infringed upon?

Registration does not equal infringement prevention: Copyright automatically arises upon completion of the creation, and the registration certificate is only preliminary evidence of ownership. If there is infringement, you can collect evidence, file a complaint, and initiate litigation. The statutory compensation ranges from 500 yuan to 5 million yuan.

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