Chapter IV Supplementary Provisions

Article 52 Where a staff member of a public institution, in which the system of appointment is practiced, is involved in a labor dispute with the institution, this Law shall be applicable; if laws and administrative regulations or the regulations of the State Council provide otherwise, the said provisions there shall prevail.

Article 53 Arbitration of labor disputes is free of charge. Funding for labor-dispute arbitration commissions shall be guaranteed by the government.

Article 54 This Law shall go into effect as of May 1, 2008.

The English translation is for reference only and if there is any discrepancy, the Chinese version shall prevail.