When a labor dispute occurs, if the parties are unwilling to negotiate, negotiation fails, or a settlement agreement is reached but not performed, they may apply to a mediation organization for mediation. If they are unwilling to mediate, mediation fails, or a mediation agreement is not performed, they may apply to a labor dispute arbitration commission for arbitration. A party dissatisfied with the arbitration award may file a lawsuit with the people's court, unless otherwise provided by this Law.

(Note: Labor arbitration is a mandatory precondition before filing a labor lawsuit. The time limit for applying for arbitration is one year.)

发生劳动争议，当事人不愿协商、协商不成或者达成和解协议后不履行的，可以向调解组织申请调解；不愿调解、调解不成或者达成调解协议后不履行的，可以向劳动争议仲裁委员会申请仲裁；对仲裁裁决不服的，除本法另有规定的外，可以向人民法院提起诉讼。

（注：劳动仲裁是提起劳动争议诉讼的前置程序。申请仲裁的时效期间为一年。）