Key practical points:
• The labour-security supervision bureau inspects firms on wages, contracts, working hours and insurance.
• Any worker can file a complaint or report against an employer, often free of charge.
• Inspectors may enter the workplace, examine records and question the parties.
• The limitation period for a violation is usually two years from when it occurred, so report promptly.
• Orders can be issued to pay back wages and fines imposed on the violator.
• This administrative route complements labour arbitration; you may choose whichever fits.
👷 Labour law
Regulations on Labour Security Supervision · Yalla China
劳动保障监察条例 / Regulations on Labour Security Supervision
Enacted: 2004-11-01 ✅ Effective: 2004-12-01
📝 Overview
A State Council regulation empowering human-resources and social-security bureaus to inspect employers and penalise labour-law breaches. It covers wages, working hours, insurance and youth employment. It is the administrative tool for enforcing workers' rights.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
If your employer delays your wages or fails to pay your insurance, you can go to the labour-security supervision bureau and file a report for free instead of a long arbitration. Report early, as there is a limitation period. General orientation, not legal advice.
📎 Official source
Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security / mohrss.gov.cn
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026