The situation: A foreigner is injured in an accident while working in a factory, workshop or construction site.
Applicable law: Work Injury Insurance Regulations (2010): define a work injury as an accident occurring during working hours and at the designated workplace. Compensation includes: full medical expenses, temporary disability benefit (60-80% of salary), permanent disability compensation (7 to 27 months' salary). Foreigners covered by social insurance receive the same protection. An employer who does not register the worker with insurance bears personal responsibility.
Typical outcome: Submitting a work injury recognition application within 30 days of the accident. Recognition paves the way for appropriate compensation.
👷 Labour disputes · Awareness case
Work Injury for Foreigners — Compensation and Procedures · Yalla China
🤝 Governing law: 工伤保险条例 / Work Injury Insurance Regulations 2010
A foreigner is injured while performing their work in China. How is a work injury defined and what compensation is due?
Illustrative, general educational examples — not real specific facts and not legal advice; for awareness only. For an actual situation, consult a licensed lawyer.
🎓 The lesson / takeaway
Lesson: Report a work injury immediately and document it medically. Time limits are strict (30 days to submit the application). Delay or neglect of documentation weakens your compensation claim.
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026