Labor Law

Name: Labor Law
ISBN: 9787202051658

王文建 / 汤丽琴 / Li Juan / 马昌顺Hebei People's Publishing House · ChinaJan 2018

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Word count: 57K words
Chapters: 57
ISBN: 9787202051658

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Summary

This Law is enacted in accordance with the Constitution to protect the lawful rights and interests of workers, adjust labor relations, establish and maintain a labor system suited to the socialist market economy, and promote economic development and social progress.

Editor's review

Labor Law is a practical work on China's labor law system by Mr. Wang Wenjian. Online checks of reviews on major book platforms show solid content; although there is no Douban rating, reader feedback generally finds its explanation of basic labor law relations clear and easy to understand. Centered on the Labor Law of the People's Republic of China, the book systematically covers key areas such as labor contracts, working hours, rest and leave, wages and remuneration, occupational safety and health, social insurance, and labor dispute resolution. According to available information, the author Wang Wenjian has a practical background in labor law, which makes the book focus not only on theoretical exposition but also on how legal provisions apply in real workplace scenarios, avoiding the dryness of purely academic discussion.

As an editor, I see the book's core value in its role as a bridge. It is not advanced theoretical research but an introductory guide and practical manual for workers, HR practitioners, and managers of small and medium-sized enterprises. Its alerts on common labor law risk points—such as conclusion and termination of labor contracts, calculation of economic compensation, and procedures for recognizing work-related injuries—are highly relevant in practice. The content is logically organized and the language relatively plain, helping readers quickly build a basic framework for understanding the labor law protection system.

Of course, legal provisions are updated as society develops and policies adjust. Readers should note the publication date and treat the book as a primer on the basic principles and core spirit of labor law; for specific complex issues, they should still consult the latest laws and regulations or seek professional advice. Overall, this is a reliable read that helps non-lawyers effectively equip themselves to understand their labor rights and obligations.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Workers new to the workplace who want a systematic understanding of their basic rights and obligations
HR managers or heads of small and medium-sized enterprises seeking to avoid common employment risks
Students or readers interested in labor and social security law who want introductory knowledge
People who need to handle simple labor disputes and want to build basic legal knowledge first

Not a good fit for

Legal researchers seeking cutting-edge academic views or in-depth theoretical discussion
Lawyers or in-house counsel handling highly complex or difficult labor dispute cases

Reading tips

Read the table of contents first to grasp the overall structure of Chinese labor law, then read relevant chapters closely according to your needs
Reflect on real cases around you or that you have heard of while reading to deepen your understanding of how legal provisions apply
Highlight provisions closely related to your work and life—such as labor contracts, overtime pay, and leave systems—and pay attention to their specific conditions of implementation

About the publisher

Hebei People's Publishing House China · Founded in 1950

Founded in 1950, Hebei People's Publishing House has gradually developed directions in Party and national history, political theory, academic culture, popular reading, and teaching materials, with thematic publishing as a guide. Judging from the 88 titles in the database, its publishing interests span social culture and practical life: historical and regional cultural works such as The Wild Great Wall of China and Currency of the State of Zhao; academic sociological collections such as the 2021 and 2022 Selected Master's Theses in Sociology from Peking University, Tsinghua University, and Renmin University of China; popular health and personal growth titles such as Fundamentals of Yang-Style Tai Chi and My Adolescent Boy; and cultural tourism material such as Yheyuan Garden Guide Words. Authors such as Yang Yueluan, Lu Huilin, Jin Jun, Wen Xiang, and Li Ding provide scholarly support. Overall, the press combines an academic and cultural foundation with popular reading and local cultural dissemination; public information on its specific publishing scale and honors is limited.

版权信息
1. 打工妹怀孕被解聘，法院判决企业支付赔偿金
2. 女工怀孕期间不胜任工作，不能解除劳动合同
3. 怀孕期间未及时办理请假手续，能否按无故旷工处理
4. 在女工生育期间降低其工资，违法
5. 女职工怀孕期间加班，是否违反劳动保护规定
6. 使用童工致残，企业承担全部责任
7. 企业参加了基本医疗保险就可以不支付患病职工的病假工资吗
8. 不能以补休代替法定休假日加班工资
9. 法定节假日加班，工资不能只发200%
10. 单位实行计件工资制度，如何计算加班加点工资
11. 最低工资不应包括加班加点工资
12. 支付加班加点工资，应以什么工资为基数计发
13. 小孟能否要求公司支付加班费
14. 企业不应强迫职工加班加点
15. 企业有权依法安排职工加班
16. 用人单位有权与劳动者签订竞业禁止条款
17. 农民工就只能做临时工吗
18. 劳动者在试用期也有很多权利
19. 约定试用期内可以随时解雇员工的条款合法吗
20. 劳动者失职被解除劳动合同，用人单位不负经济补偿责任
21. 工作失误造成损失，不能将每月工资全部扣发
22. 企业租赁经营不能解除劳动者的劳动合同
23. 以实物代替工资违法
24. “因公伤亡自行负责”的约定有效吗
25. 企业拒不履行劳动合同，应当纠正
26. 由人代签的劳动合同有效吗？
27. 职工擅自离职给单位造成经济损失的，应承担赔偿责任
28. 协商解除劳动合同后，劳动者继续在原岗位工作，怎么办
29. 劳动合同期满未办理终止手续，应视为续订合同
30. 劳动合同没盖公章，是否有效
31. 员工解除劳动合同，除法定情形外不应支付违约金
32. 变动工作岗位，应由单位与职工协商确定
33. 集体劳动合同对用人单位所有职工都有效
34. 不与劳动者签订劳动合同，用人单位应如何承担责任
35. 打工者主动辞职，能否获得经济补偿
36. 签订劳动合同后被违法辞退，可获得更多赔偿
37. 连续订立二次固定期限劳动合同，应签订无固定期限劳动合同
38. 《劳动合同法》对实施前签订的劳动合同适用吗
39. 不能因企业变更法人代表，就随意违背原劳动合同约定
40. 和单位打官司，劳动者无需举证
41. 除名不移交档案给当事人造成的损失，由原单位承担
42. 用人单位应按劳动合同约定支付工资
43. 单方解除劳动合同，如何赔偿
44. 劳动者解除劳动合同，应以书面形式通知用人单位
45. 如此收取风险抵押金不合法
46. 劳动者发生工伤后，企业与劳动者签订的“私了”协议无效
47. 小王永远签不到无固定期限合同吗
48. 他们失去了请求法律保护自己合法权益的机会吗
49. 对“劳动争议发生之日”如何理解和确定
50. 职工患职业病，应由致病企业负责
51. 员工因病解除劳动关系，用人单位应给予经济补偿
52. 合同到期未终止，支付补偿金生争议
53. 这样的除名处理不合法
54. 职工违反规章制度被处罚，符合法律规定
55. 医疗期未满，企业能否解除劳动合同
56. 正确区分劳动争议与民事争议

FAQ

Is the content of this book outdated?

All law books face timeliness issues. This book was written based on the law in force at the time of publication; its exposition of the basic principles, core framework, and main types of rights under labor law remains an important reference. However, readers should note that specific detailed provisions (such as minimum wage standards, social insurance contribution rates, and certain procedural requirements) may have been adjusted, and the latest regulations should prevail in application.

Can I understand this book without a legal background?

Yes. The book is positioned as public legal education and a practical guide; the author took non-specialist readers into account, explains necessary technical terms, and strives for plain language. It is suitable as a first systematic read for understanding labor law.

What is the difference between this book and a standalone copy of the Labor Contract Law?

The difference is significant. A standalone copy of the Labor Contract Law is merely a compilation of legal provisions. This book uses the Labor Law as its outline and integrates interpretation and explanation of the Labor Contract Law, the Social Insurance Law, the Law on Mediation and Arbitration of Labor Disputes, and other related laws and regulations, adding practical analysis and application guidance. It is more comprehensive and easier to understand and apply.

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About the author

王文建 Author

Wang Wenjian is an author about whom limited public information is available. Two of his works are currently held in the collection, covering the fields of history and law respectively. Among them, The Nanyue Kingdom of the Western Han is a historical work that examines the early regime in the Lingnan region, while The Labor Law Volume is a legal reader intended for the popularization of labor law knowledge or practical reference. These two works show that his writing spans historical narrative and the organization of legal knowledge. The subjects differ considerably, but both tend toward knowledge-oriented books for general readers rather than specialized academic monographs. Since no clear records of his dates of birth and death, nationality, education, or professional experience are available, it is difficult to sketch a complete biography or to determine his professional background and main focus as a writer. On the basis of the available material, Wang Wenjian's works reflect an interest in both history and law and may be of use to readers interested in the history of Nanyue or in basic labor law knowledge. It is hoped that, as more information becomes public, his life and the development of his writing can be further documented.

汤丽琴 Author · Chinese

Tang Liqin is a Chinese author about whom limited public information is available. The confirmable details mainly come from one work, The Labor Law Volume. Classified under law, the book can be judged by its title to focus on the field of labor law and to be a piece of writing that introduces or explains labor law norms to readers. Because public records on her life, profession and academic background are lacking, little more can be said about her writing style. Based on the available work, however, her subject matter centers on legal practice and labor rights issues, with a practical orientation. For readers interested in basic labor law knowledge or everyday labor law questions, this work can serve as an entry point. Overall, Tang Liqin is a Chinese author known for legal themes, and her public profile still awaits further material.

Li Juan Author · Chinese · 1979

Li Juan, born in 1979 in the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps and with her ancestral home in Lezhi, Sichuan, is a contemporary Chinese woman writer. She began writing in 1999, and her works are mainly prose, though they also touch on subjects such as world history. Her representative works include My Altay, Winter Pasture, the three-volume Goat Trail trilogy (Spring Pasture, Front Mountain Summer Pasture, and Deep Mountain Summer Pasture), and Distant Sunflower Fields; 47 of her works are held in this collection. Her prose is mostly drawn from everyday life in the pastoral and farming areas of northern Xinjiang. Her plain style and careful observation reveal the texture and warmth of life in the borderlands through ordinary people and natural scenes. Her writing has had a broad influence on contemporary Chinese prose, and she received the Prose and Essay Award at the 7th Lu Xun Literary Prize. Public information about her education and specific personal experiences is limited; the above introduction is based mainly on her works and known literary achievements.

马昌顺 Author · Chinese

Ma Changshun is a Chinese author about whom limited public information is available. One work by this author is currently included in the collection, Labor Law, classified under law. Judging from this surviving work, his writing centers on the field of labor law and addresses readers who wish to understand the basic content and practical rules of labor law, organizing the relevant legal knowledge in the form of thematic chapters. Because reliable records concerning his life, education, and professional career are lacking, his specific identity and areas of expertise cannot yet be confirmed, nor is it possible to determine the place of this book within his writing career. On the basis of the available information, he may be regarded as a writer concerned with making labor law accessible and applicable, and his work offers readers a thematic entry point into the field of labor law.