Law of the People's Republic of China on Mediation and Arbitration of Labor Disputes

Law of the People's Republic of China on Mediation and Arbitration of Labor Disputes

Order of the President No.80

December 29, 2007

(Adopted at the 31st Session of the Standing Committee of the 10th National People's Congress on December 29, 2007)

Contents
Chapter I General Provisions
Chapter II Mediation
Chapter III Arbitration
Section 1 General Provisions
Section 2 Application and Acceptance
Section 3 Hearing and Award
Chapter IV Supplementary Provisions

Chapter I General Provisions

Article 1 The Law is formulated in order to fairly and timely resolve labor disputes, protect the lawful rights and interests of the parties and promote harmonious and stable labor relations.

Article 2 The Law shall apply to the following labor disputes between employing units and laborers within the territory of the People's Republic of China:
1. disputes arising from the confirmation of labor relations;
2. disputes arising from the conclusion, performance, alteration and termination of labor contracts;
3.
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