👷 Labour disputes · Awareness case
Going to Court in Labor Disputes After Failed Arbitration · Yalla China
🤝 Governing law: قانون التحكيم والوساطة في النزاعات العمالية / Law on Mediation and Arbitration of Labor Disputes (2007)
After labor arbitration, any dissatisfied party may file a lawsuit in court within 15 days of the arbitration award.
Illustrative, general educational examples — not real specific facts and not legal advice; for awareness only. For an actual situation, consult a licensed lawyer.
Under the Law on Mediation and Arbitration of Labor Disputes (2007) and Civil Procedure Law, labor dispute resolution goes through stages: (1) internal mediation within the company; (2) Labor Arbitration Commission (local labor committee) - mandatory before going to court; (3) first-instance court if the arbitration award is contested. Typical litigation timeline: 6-12 months for labor disputes. Foreigners may represent themselves or hire a lawyer. The lawsuit is filed in Chinese with the right to interpretation. Statute of limitations: one year from the date employment ends.
🎓 The lesson / takeaway
Keep copies of the employment contract, salary records, and correspondence. Going through arbitration first is legally mandatory before filing a lawsuit.
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026