Key practical points:
• Wages are paid in full, in cash, and on the set date each month.
• Construction projects open a separate special account for workers' wages.
• Contractors deposit a guarantee to cover wages in case of default.
• The general contractor bears joint liability for subcontractors' workers' wages.
• Wage arrears bring fines and blacklisting of violators.
👷 Labour law
Regulations on Guaranteeing Migrant Workers' Wage Payment · Yalla China
保障农民工工资支付条例 / Regulations on Guaranteeing Payment of Wages to Migrant Workers
Enacted: 2019-12-30 ✅ Effective: 2020-05-01
📝 Overview
Regulations combating delayed wage payment to migrant workers, especially in construction. They require special wage accounts, guarantees, and deposits to ensure timely payment.
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 you run a construction project in China, delaying workers' wages can expose you to joint liability and blacklists. A special wage account is near-mandatory in construction. General orientation, not legal advice.
📎 Official source
gov.cn
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026