Basic labour law information |
China - Basic laws in NATLEX |
01.01) Constitutional law |
 Constitution of the People's Republic of China. |
| Electoral Law of the People's Republic of China for the National People's Congress and Local People's Congresses (2010 Amendment) [Revised]. |
01.02) Labour codes, general labour and employment acts |
| Labour Law of the People's Republic of China (No. 28 of 1994). |
| Labour Contract Law of the People's Republic of China (Order No. 65 of President of the People's Republic of China). |
01.03) Civil, commercial and family law |
| Anti-domestic Violence Law of the People's Republic of China (Order No. 37 of the President of the PRC). |
| Law of Civil Procedure of the People's Republic of China. |
| Enterprise Bankruptcy Law. |
| Companies Law of the People's Republic of China (Order of the President of the People's Republic of China No. 42). |
01.04) Criminal and penal law |
| Criminal Procedure Code of the People's Republic of China (Order No.55 of the President of the People's Republic of China). |
| Criminal Law of the PRC (1997 Revision). |
| Anti-domestic Violence Law of the People's Republic of China (Order No. 37 of the President of the PRC). |
| Law of the People's Republic of China on Administrative Penalty (PRC Presidential Order No. 63 of 1996). |
| Prison Law of the People's Republic of China (PRC Presidential Order No. 35 of 1994). |
| Law of the People's Republic of China on Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency (Presidential Order No. 17 of the President of the PRC). |
01.06) Economic and social policy |
| Law on the Exclusive Economic Zone and the Continental Shelf of the People's Republic of China (PRC Presidential Order No. 6 of 1998). |
| Environmental Protection Act of the People's Republic of China (PRC Presidential Order No. 9 of 1989). |
| Law of the People's Republic of China concerning the protection of the rights and interests of consumers. |
| Outline of the 13th Five-Year Plan for the National Economic and Social Development of the People's Republic of China. |
| Law on Chinese-Foreign Cooperative Joint Ventures. |
| Law on People's Industrial Enterprises. |
01.07) Environmental, Climate and Sustainable Development Laws |
| Marine Environment Protection Law of the People's Republic of China (Order No. 57 of the President of the People's Republic of China). |
02) Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations |
| Regulations on Collective Contracts (Order No. 22 of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security of the People's Republic of China). |
| Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Settlement of Labour Disputes in Enterprises |
| Provisions on the Democratic Management of Enterprises, 2012 (No. 12 of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions). |
| Labour Dispute Mediation and Arbitration Law of the People's Republic of China (Order No. 80 of 2007 of the President of the People's Republic of China). |
| Law on People's Industrial Enterprises. |
| Trade Union Law of the People's Republic of China (No. 57 of 1992) |
03) Elimination of forced labour |
| Resolution of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress Approving the Supplementary Provisions of the State Council for Rehabilitation Through Labour. |
| Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on Repealing Legislation on Reeducation through Labour, 2013. |
| Prison Law of the People's Republic of China (PRC Presidential Order No. 35 of 1994). |
| Prison Law of the People's Republic of China, 1994. |
04) Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons |
| Order of the State Council No. 364, 2002. Regulations banning child labour. |
| Law of the People's Republic of China on the Protection of Minors (2020 Revision) (Order No. 65 of the President of the People's Republic of China). |
| Law of the People's Republic of China on Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency (Presidential Order No. 17 of the President of the PRC). |
05) Equality of opportunity and treatment |
| Regulations concerning Prohibited Work for Female Workers. |
| Law Safeguarding Women's Rights and Interests of the People's Republic of China. |
05.03) HIV/AIDS |
| Regulations on AIDS Prevention and Treatment 2006 (Decree No. 457). |
07.01) Labour inspection |
| Law of the People's Republic of China on Work Safety (Presidential Order No.70 of 2002). |
08) Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services |
| Employment Promotion Law of the People's Republic of China (Presidential Order No. 70 of 2007). |
08.01) Disabled workers |
| Law of the People's Republic of China on the Protection of Disabled Persons |
| Regulations on Education for the Disabled |
09) Education, vocational guidance and training |
| Vocational Education Law of the People's Republic of China (PRC Presidential Order No. 69 of 1996). |
| Non-state Education Promotion Law of the People's Republic of China (Order No. 55 of the President of the PRC). |
| Higher Education Law of the People's Republic of China, 1998 (Order No. 7 of the President of the PRC). |
| Compulsory Education Law of the People's Republic of China (PRC Presidential Order No. 52 of 2006). |
10) Employment security, termination of employment |
| Enterprise Bankruptcy Law of the People's Republic of China (No. 54 of 2006). |
11) Cooperatives |
| Law of the People's Republic of China on Specialized Farmers Cooperatives Order of the President of the People's Republic of China No.57. |
12.01) Labour contracts |
| Contract Law of the People's Republic of China (Presidential Order No. 15 of the PRC of March 15, 1999). |
| Law on Chinese-Foreign Cooperative Joint Ventures. |
12.02) Wages |
| Regulations concerning minimum wages in enterprises. |
13.01) Hours of work, weekly rest and paid leave |
| Regulations of the State Council on the Hours of Work of Employees. |
| Resolution of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress Approving the Provisions of the State Council for Home Leave for Workers and Staff. |
14) Occupational safety and health |
| Code of Safety and Health in Factories. |
| Law of the People's Republic of China on Environmental Impact Assessment (2002) |
| Law of the People's Republic of China on Work Safety (Presidential Order No.70 of 2002). |
15) Social security (general standards) |
| Social Insurance Law of the People's Republic of China (adopted at the 17th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 11th National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China on October 28, 2010) |
| Labour Insurance Regulations. |
| Labour Insurance Regulations of the People's Republic of China |
15.02) Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit |
| Law of the People's Republic of China on Protection of the Rights and Interests of the Elderly (2012 Revision) (Order No. 72 of the President of the PRC). |
15.03) Employment accident and occupational disease benefit |
| Measures for Lump-sum Compensation to the Disabled or Deceased Employees of Entities Involving Illegal Employment (Order No. 19 of 2003)(2010 Revision) . |
| Regulation on Work-Related Injury Insurance (Order No.375 of the State Council of the People¿s Republic of China). |
15.04) Unemployment benefit |
| Unemployment Insurance Regulations (No. 2410). |
16) Maternity protection |
| Law on Maternal and Infant Health Care (PRC Presidential Order No. 33 of 1994). |
17) Migrant workers |
| Law of the People's Republic of China on the Protection of the Rights and Interests of Returned Overseas Chinese and the Family Members of Overseas Chinese (PRC Presidential Order No. 33 of 1990). |
| Rules for the Administration of Employment of Foreigners in China. |
| Law of the People's Republic of China on Control of the Entry and Exit of Aliens (PRC Presidential Order No. 31 of 1985). |
| Rules for the Implementation of the Law of the People's Republic of China on Control of the Entry and Exit of Aliens. |
18) Seafarers |
| Maritime Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China |
| Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on Ratifying the Maritime Labour Convention 2006. |
| Maritime Code of the People's Republic of China (promulgated by Order No.64 of the President of the People's Republic of China). |
19) Fishers |
| Fisheries Law of the People's Republic of China (PRC Presidential Order No. 34 of 1986). |
20) Dock workers |
| Port Law of the People's Republic of China (PRC Presidential Order No. 5 of 2003). |
22.01) Agriculture workers |
| Agriculture Law of the People's Republic of China (2012 Revision) (Order of the President of the People's Republic of China No. 74 of 2012). |
| Agriculture Law of the People's Republic of China (PRC Presidential Order No. 81 of 2002). |
22.07) Transport and communication workers |
| Regulation of the People's Republic of China on Road Transport (Order No. 666 of the State Council). |
22.10) Public and civil servants |
| Civil Servant Law of the People's Republic of China (Order No. 35 of the President of the PRC). |
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region - Basic laws in NATLEX |
01) General provisions |
| Labour Tribunal Ordinance 1972 (L.N. 35 of 1973) (Cap. 25). |
01.01) Constitutional law |
| The Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. |
| Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic China. |
01.02) Labour codes, general labour and employment acts |
| Employment Ordinance 1968 (Cap. 57). |
01.05) Human rights |
| Hong Kong Bill of Rights Ordinance (Cap. 383). |
02) Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations |
| Trade Unions Ordinance (Chapter 332) (G.N.A. 14 of 1962). |
| Arbitration Ordinance [L.N. 38 of 2011]. |
| Labour Relations Ordinance (Cap. 55). |
| Minor Employment Claims Adjudication Board Ordinance (No. 61 of 1994) (Cap. 453) |
04) Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons |
| Employment of Young Persons (Industry) Regulations (L.N. 86 of 1980) (Cap. 57C). |
| Employment of Children Regulations 1979 (L.N. NO. 195) (Cap. 57B). |
04.01) Hazardous child labour |
| Employment of Young Persons and Children at Sea Ordinance (No. 13 of 1932) (Cap.58). |
05) Equality of opportunity and treatment |
| Sex Discrimination Ordinance (No. 67 of 1995) (Cap. 480). |
05.01) Non-discrimination |
| Race Discrimination Ordinance (No. 29 of 2008) (Cap. 602). |
| Family Status Discrimination Ordinance (Cap. 527)(No. 91 of 1997). |
07.02) Labour statistics |
| Census and Statistics (Quarterly Survey of Employment and Vacancies) Order (Cap. 316G). |
08) Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services |
| Employment of Children Regulations 1979 (L.N. NO. 195) (Cap. 57B). |
| Employment Ordinance 1968 (Cap. 57). |
08.01) Disabled workers |
| Disability Discrimination Ordinance (Cap. 487) (No. 86 of 1995). |
09) Education, vocational guidance and training |
| Employees Retraining Ordinance (No. 76 of 1992) (Cap. 423). |
| Apprenticeship Ordinance 1976 (Cap. 47). |
| Education Ordinance (Cap. 279) (L.N. 116 of 1971). |
10) Employment security, termination of employment |
| Protection of Wages on Insolvency Ordinance (Chapter 380). |
12.02) Wages |
| Protection of Wages on Insolvency Ordinance (Chapter 380). |
| Minimum Wage Ordinance (Chapter 608) [L.N. 146 of 2010]. |
14) Occupational safety and health |
| Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance (No. 39 of 1997) (Cap. 509). |
| Factories and Industrial Undertakings Ordinance (Chapter 59) (No. 34 of 1955). |
14.01) Protection against particular hazards |
| Air Pollution Control Ordinance [L.N. 303 of 1983] (Cap. 311). |
15.02) Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit |
| Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Ordinance (No. 80 of 1995) (Cap. 485). |
| Occupational Retirement Schemes Ordinance (No. 88 of 1992) (Cap. 426). |
15.03) Employment accident and occupational disease benefit |
| Employees' Compensation Ordinance (Cap. 282) |
| Employees Compensation Assistance Ordinance 1991 (No. 54 of 1991)(Cap. 365). |
17) Migrant workers |
| Employees Retraining Ordinance (No. 76 of 1992) (Cap. 423). |
| Immigration Ordinance (No. 55 of 1971) (Cap. 115) |
| Contracts for Employment Outside Hong Kong Ordinance (L.N. 135 of 1965)(Cap. 78). |
18) Seafarers |
| Merchant Shipping (Seafarers) Ordinance (44 of 1995) (Cap. 478). |
18.01) Seafarers - Protection of children and young persons |
| Employment of Young Persons and Children at Sea Ordinance (No. 13 of 1932) (Cap.58). |
18.06) Seafarers - Occupational safety and health and welfare |
| Merchant Shipping (Safety) Ordinance (Cap. 369). |
23) International agreements |
| The International Labour Organization (Cap. 190E). |
Macao Special Administrative Region - Basic laws in NATLEX |
01.01) Constitutional law |
| Ley Básica de la Región Administrativa Especial de Macao de la República Popular China. |
01.02) Labour codes, general labour and employment acts |
| Ley núm. 7/2008 de las relaciones de trabajo. |
| Ley núm. 9/2003 que aprueba el Código de Procedimiento Laboral. |
01.03) Civil, commercial and family law |
| Decreto ley núm. 40/99/M por el que se aprueba el Código comercial. |
| Decreto-ley núm. 39/99/M de 3 de agosto por el que se aprueba el Código Civil. |
01.04) Criminal and penal law |
| Decreto-ley núm. 58/95/M, de 14 de noviembre, por el cual se aprueba el Código Penal. |
| Decreto Ley núm. 48/96/M por el cual se aprueba el Código Procesal Penal. |
01.05) Human rights |
| Ley núm. 2/99/M, de 9 de agosto, por la que se regula el derecho de asociación. |
01.06) Economic and social policy |
| Decreto-ley núm. 59/97/M, de 29 de diciembre, por la cual se aprueba la nueva ley orgánica del Consejo Permanente de Concertación Social. |
02) Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations |
| Ley núm. 2/99/M, de 9 de agosto, por la que se regula el derecho de asociación. |
04.01) Hazardous child labour |
| Despacho del Jefe del Ejecutivo núm. 343/2008 por el que se aprueba la lista de trabajos limitados para los menores. |
05.01) Non-discrimination |
| Decreto-ley núm. 52/95/M por el cual se establecen las reglas a observar en las relaciones de trabajo para garantizar la igualdad de oportunidades y de tratamiento en el empleo entre los trabajadores de ambos sexos. |
06) Tripartite consultations |
| Decreto-ley núm. 59/97/M, de 29 de diciembre, por la cual se aprueba la nueva ley orgánica del Consejo Permanente de Concertación Social. |
07.01) Labour inspection |
| Decreto-ley núm. 60/89/M por el que se reglamenta la actividad del Departamento de la inspección del trabajo de la Dirección de servicios de trabajo y empleo. |
08) Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services |
| Decreto ley núm. 32/94/M por el que se aprueba el régimen de concesión de licencias a las agencias de empleo |
| Ley núm. 4/98/M, de 27 de julio, de Bases de la Política de Empleo y de los Derechos Laborales |
08.01) Disabled workers |
| Decreto ley núm. 33/99/M, por el que se aprueba el régimen de prevención, integración y rehabilitación de las personas discapacitadas. |
14) Occupational safety and health |
| Decreto-ley núm. 13/91/M sobre Higiene y Seguridad del Trabajo. |
15) Social security (general standards) |
| Ley núm. 4/2010 del Régimen de Seguridad Social. |
15.02) Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit |
| Decreto ley núm. 6/99/M, por el que se establece el nuevo régimen jurídico de los fondos privados de pensiones. |
15.03) Employment accident and occupational disease benefit |
| Decreto-ley núm. 40/95/M, de 14 de agosto, sobre el régimen aplicable a la reparación de los daños emergentes de los accidentes de trabajo y las enfermedades profesionales. |
| Ley núm. 12/2001 sobre seguro por accidentes de trabajo y enfermedades profesionales. |
15.05) Social assistance and services |
| Decreto-ley núm. 52/86/M por el que se aprueban el sistema de acción social y sus estructuras. |
16) Maternity protection |
| Ley núm. 6/94/M de 1 de agosto, por la cual se aprueba la ley de bases de política familiar. |
17) Migrant workers |
| Ley núm. 21/2009 de contratación de trabajadores no residentes. |
| Ley núm. 6/2004 de Inmigración Legal y de Expulsión. |
22.10) Public and civil servants |
| Decreto-Ley núm. 87/89/M, de 18 de diciembre, por el que se aprueba el Estatuto de los Trabajadores de la Administración Pública. |
Taiwan, Province of China - Basic laws in NATLEX |
01.03) Civil, commercial and family law |
| Company Act. |
02) Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations |
| Settlement of Labor Disputes Act, 1928. |
| Collective Agreement Act, 1930. |
03) Elimination of forced labour |
| Human Trafficking Prevention Act, 2009. |
04) Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons |
| Protection of Children and Youths Welfare and Rights Act, 1992. |
05) Equality of opportunity and treatment |
| Gender Equity Education Act, 2004. |
09) Education, vocational guidance and training |
| Gender Equity Education Act, 2004. |
| Supplementary and Continuing Education Act. |
12.02) Wages |
| Regulations for the Determination of the Minimum Wage, 2014. |
13.01) Hours of work, weekly rest and paid leave |
| Regulations on Leave-Taking of Workers. |
14) Occupational safety and health |
| Act for Protecting Workers against Occupational Accidents, 2001. |
18) Seafarers |
| The Seafarer Act, 1999. |
19) Fishers |
| The Fisheries Act, 1929. |
