HR Guides
Step-by-step HR guides for every stage of the employee lifecycle.
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.
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.
Publicity on Typical Cases of Fraudulent Claims for Unemployment Insurance Benefits | Real Cases Exposed: Severe Offenses Lead to Imprisonment!
Authorities have published a series of typical cases involving fraudulent unemployment insurance claims — including concealed re-employment, forged materials, and third-party "claim agencies." Defrauding social security benefits is legally classified as fraud under China's Criminal Law, with penalties ranging from fines to over ten years' imprisonment for amounts exceeding 500,000 RMB.
Regarding the Policy That Community Workers and Village Cadres Earning Above the Minimum Wage Cannot Receive Unemployment Insurance Benefits
A new policy notice clarifies that community workers and village cadres whose earnings exceed the applicable threshold are not entitled to simultaneously claim unemployment insurance benefits. The notice outlines verification procedures, fund recovery requirements, inter-agency coordination measures, and the legal responsibilities of individuals who fail to report their employment status truthfully.
New Developments in the Rules for Protecting Workers' Basic Rights and Interests
China's new Provisional Regulations on overage worker protections clarify their legal status, guarantee core labor rights, strengthen workplace safety standards, and allow flexible mutual agreements — striking a balance between worker protection and employer practicality.
How to Apply for Arbitration in a Labor Dispute?
Learn how to file a labor dispute arbitration claim step by step — from gathering documents and submitting your application to attending the hearing and enforcing the award. Includes key rules on case suspension under Article 47.
State Takes Action to Crack Down on "Recruitment-to-Training" Scams!
Government authorities are cracking down on "Recruitment-to-Training" scams that trick job seekers into taking out loans for overpriced training with false promises of employment. Learn how to identify, avoid, and report these schemes.
Do Labor Contracts and Vocational Qualification Certificates Need to Be Filed When the Personnel File is Transferred Back to the Place of Household Registration After Graduation?
What materials must a mobile personnel file contain, and when must they be submitted? A guide to China's rules on managing personnel files for graduates and flexible workers, including the 1-month handover requirement.
Typical Cases of Infringement on Workers' Employment Rights
A real enforcement case where an employer forced 1,402 staff to register as self-employed on a platform to disguise the employment relationship — and how China's HRSS department ordered corrections. Plus a warning on evading employer responsibilities.
Can Annual Leave Be Taken in Segments? How is the Salary Paid?
Can annual leave be split across the year? Can it be carried over? How is pay calculated for unused leave? A clear breakdown of China's paid annual leave rules, including the 300% compensation rule.
What Should an Employee Do If They Disagree with the Labor Capacity Assessment Conclusion?
What a labor capacity assessment conclusion contains, how it is delivered, and the step-by-step process for applying for a re-assessment if an employee or employer disagrees with the result.