Article 1: In order to protect the legitimate rights and interests of workers, adjust labor relations, establish and maintain a labor system adapted to the socialist market economy, promote economic development and social progress, this law is formulated in accordance with the Constitution.
Article 2: Enterprises, individual economic organizations (hereinafter referred to as employers) within the territory of the People's Republic of China and workers who form labor relations with them shall be subject to this Law.
State organs, public institutions, social organizations, and workers who have established labor contract relationships with them shall be executed in accordance with this Law.
Article 3: Workers have the right to equal employment and choice of profession, the right to receive labor remuneration, the right to rest and take leave, the right to receive labor safety and health protection, the right to receive vocational skills training, the right to enjoy social insurance and benefits, the right to submit labor disputes for resolution, and other labor rights stipulated by law.
Workers should complete their labor tasks, improve their professional skills, comply with labor safety and health regulations, and abide by labor discipline and professional ethics.
Article 4 Employers shall establish and improve rules and regulations in accordance with the law, ensuring that workers enjoy labor rights and fulfill labor obligations.
Article 5: The state shall take various measures to promote employment, develop vocational education, establish labor standards, regulate social income, improve social insurance, coordinate labor relations, and gradually improve the living standards of workers.
Article 6 The State encourages labourers to participate in social voluntary labour, carry out labour competitions and rationalization proposals, encourage and protect their scientific research, technological innovation and invention and creation, and commend and reward model worker and exemplary individual.
Article 7: Workers have the right to participate in and organize trade unions in accordance with the law.
Trade unions represent and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of workers, and carry out activities independently and in accordance with the law.
Article 8: Workers shall participate in democratic management or engage in equal consultation with employers on the protection of their legitimate rights and interests through the staff assembly, staff representative assembly, or other forms in accordance with legal provisions.
Article 9: The labor administrative department of the State Council shall be in charge of labor work throughout the country.
The labor administrative department of the local people's government at or above the county level is in charge of labor work within its administrative region.
Article 10: The state promotes economic and social development, creates employment conditions, and expands employment opportunities.
The state encourages enterprises, public institutions, and social organizations to establish industries or expand their operations within the scope stipulated by laws and administrative regulations, in order to increase employment.
The state supports workers to voluntarily organize employment and engage in individual businesses to achieve employment.
Article 11: Local people's governments at all levels shall take measures to develop various types of employment agencies and provide employment services.
Article 12 Workers shall not be discriminated against in employment due to differences in ethnicity, race, gender, or religious beliefs.
Article 13: Women have equal employment rights with men. When hiring employees, except for jobs or positions that are not suitable for women as stipulated by the state, gender shall not be used as a reason to refuse to hire women or raise the recruitment standards for women.
Article 14: If there are special provisions in laws and regulations regarding the employment of disabled persons, ethnic minority personnel, and retired military personnel, such provisions shall prevail.
Article 15: Employers are prohibited from recruiting minors under the age of 16.
Literary, sports, and special arts units that recruit minors under the age of sixteen must comply with relevant national regulations and safeguard their right to compulsory education.
Article 16: A labor contract is an agreement between an employee and an employer that establishes a labor relationship and clarifies the rights and obligations of both parties.
Article 17: The conclusion and modification of labor contracts shall follow the principles of equality, voluntariness, and consensus through consultation, and shall not violate the provisions of laws and administrative regulations.
The conclusion of a labor contract in accordance with the law has legal binding force, and the parties must fulfill the obligations stipulated in the labor contract.