WorkersChina's labor law bans labor by persons under 16 years of age, includes provisions to protect children from being employed illegally as well as specifying penalties for entities which employ them illegally.
Full LawChina's Labor Law requires that minors, persons aged 16 to 18, register with labor authorities in order to be employed. Minors are restricted from working long hours or in dangerous conditions.
Full LawThe law prohibits women from working in certain dangerous situations and provides special treatment during pregnancy and after childbirth including provisions strengthening job security.
China's Labor Law protects the human rights of workers, preventing employers from using coerced labor by withholding personal freedoms, using violence or threats or humiliation or other means. Employees are empowered to terminate labor contracts under any of these circumstances.
Full LawEmployers have the obligation to protect and treat fairly workers that have been provided by a labor agency.
Full LawThe law sets out general terms by which an employee may be considered a non-full time worker. These terms are further clarified by provincial and city level regulations.
Full LawIn February 2007, the State Council promulgated new regulations governing the employment of disabled persons. The document includes anti-discrimination clauses and regulates the proportion of disabled persons to be maintained in a workplace.
