Pay wages as the contract and the law require, and put raises, loans and bonuses in writing
- Moderate value
- Evidence C
- Saves money
- Free
- Takes minutes
- Some willpower
In plain words
Wages must be paid on time and in full as the contract and the law require. If they are owed, the employee can go straight to the court for a payment order. Raises, bonuses and advances that were only spoken about count for little, and if a real dispute comes, the side without evidence loses out. If you lend your own money to an employee, write a proper IOU stating the amount, the interest and when it is to be repaid.
Translated from the Chinese original. Original book, section 12, tip 17. This section describes legal rules, mostly mainland China’s. It is general information, not legal advice; for your own case, talk to a lawyer. Content may be out of date and rules differ by place. When you actually deal with an agency, a doctor or a court, follow what local officials, doctors and lawyers tell you. Disclaimer