Chinese Firms Struggling to Pay Labor Costs

The video discusses the economic challenges faced by workers in China due to business closures, with many employers in the private sector not paying their workers. It highlights the legal obligations of employers to pay salaries and the widespread legal disputes arising from non-payment. Migrant and foreign workers are particularly vulnerable due to their lack of legal expertise, leading to unfavorable situations.

What is the main reason employers in China are stopping payments to workers?

• Workers are not returning to work due to quarantine.

• Workers are demanding higher wages.

• They are experiencing business growth.

• They have received government subsidies.

According to the survey, what fraction of people have heard of or witnessed non-payment cases?

• Half

• All

• One-third

• Two-thirds

What is the impact of non-payment on workers in China?

• Improved work-life balance

• Higher job satisfaction

• Struggle to afford basic needs

• Increased savings

What are employers in China legally required to do before delaying salaries?

• Increase salaries

• Pay a full pay cycle

• Offer additional vacation days

• Provide free meals

What is a major challenge faced by migrant workers in China regarding salary disputes?

• Lack of job opportunities

• High cost of living

• Inability to speak the local language

• Lack of legal expertise