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Social Security Back-Payments: Should You Go to the Social Security Center or the Tax Bureau? Remember: One Handles the "Calculations," the Other Handles "Collection"
Confused about whether to contact the Social Security Center or the Tax Bureau for social insurance matters? The rule is simple: the Social Security Center handles "calculations" (verification and auditing), while the Tax Bureau handles "collection" (payment enforcement). This guide explains both roles, their legal basis, and what HR teams need to know in practice.
Average Annual Wages of Employed Persons in Urban Units in 2025
China's National Bureau of Statistics reports that average annual wages in urban non-private units reached 129,441 yuan in 2025 (+4.3% nominal), while urban private unit wages stood at 71,590 yuan (+3.0%). IT Services topped all sectors at 248,752 yuan; Real Estate and Leasing saw slight declines.
Law of the People's Republic of China on Labor Dispute Mediation and Arbitration
The Law of the People's Republic of China on Labor Dispute Mediation and Arbitration, effective May 1, 2008, establishes the legal framework for resolving labor disputes through mediation and arbitration before litigation. It covers mediation procedures, arbitration commission composition, filing requirements, hearing processes, award enforcement, and the right to pursue court action — with arbitration provided free of charge.
Trade Union Law of the People's Republic of China
The Trade Union Law of the People's Republic of China establishes the legal framework governing the organization, rights, and responsibilities of trade unions — led by the All-China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU). It covers union establishment rights, collective bargaining, worker representation, fund management, and legal liabilities for violations by both employers and union staff.
Broadening the Rules for the Protection of Workers' Rights and Interests: How Do the "Interim Provisions" Achieve This?
China's Interim Provisions on the Protection of Overage Workers introduce a four-part framework covering legal status clarification, guaranteed basic rights, occupational safety enhancements, and flexible mutual-agreement arrangements for insurance and employment terms. This article breaks down how each provision works in practice and what it means for both workers and employers.
Be Alert! These Circumstances Constitute Non-Compliant Claims
Not all subsidy claims are legitimate. This article outlines the key circumstances that constitute non-compliant or fraudulent claims — including batch certificate anomalies, ineligible applicant status, and certificate-position mismatches — along with the administrative penalties, criminal liability, and agency accountability that follow. Know the red lines before you apply.