New law will give workers free arbitration in labor disputes

Arbitration services for employees in labor disputes will be provided free of charge if a new law is given the go-ahead.

Draft of the law on mediation and arbitration of labor disputes, submitted to the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) for its second review yesterday, proposes public funds cover the cost of arbitration committees.

It also says employers must present relevant evidence to the committees as required or face punishment.