Labour Legislation of the PRC

中华人民共和国劳动法律体系

China's labour legislation is built around the Labour Law (劳动法, 1994) as the foundational framework, supplemented by specialized statutes governing employment contracts, dispute resolution, workplace safety, and the protection of specific groups of workers.

Core Framework

• Labour Law (劳动法, 1994, amended 2018) — the parent statute establishing fundamental principles of labour relations, working hours, wages, occupational safety, social insurance, and dispute resolution
• Labour Contract Law (劳动合同法, 2007, amended 2012) — detailed rules on conclusion, performance, modification, and termination of labour contracts, including labour dispatch and part-time employment

Dispute Resolution

• Labour Dispute Mediation and Arbitration Law (劳动争议调解仲裁法, 2007) — procedural framework for mediation and arbitration of labour disputes, time limits, jurisdiction, and enforcement

Workplace Safety

• Work Safety Law (安全生产法, 2002, amended 2021) — comprehensive regulation of production safety responsibilities, emergency response, accident investigation, and legal liability

Protection of Workers' Rights

• Law on the Protection of Women's Rights and Interests (妇女权益保障法, 2022 revision) — anti-discrimination provisions, equal employment, maternity protection, and anti-harassment measures in the workplace (Chapter V)