The central government demands strict punishment for intentionally withholding wages.

The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China has issued opinions on strengthening the work of trial in the new era. The opinions propose to enhance judicial protection in the livelihood field. Strengthen judicial protection in areas such as family affairs, medical care, old-age care, employment, and consumption to enhance people's well-being. Improve family trial methods such as family investigation, psychological counseling, post-judgment follow-up assistance, and perfect the system of personal safety protection orders. Properly handle cases of medical damage compensation disputes, promote the formation of equal, harmonious, and trustworthy doctor-patient relationships. Explore and promote early warning, investigation, and mediation work in disputes related to the elderly. Protect equal employment and labor rights in accordance with the law, punish malicious wage arrears, promptly realize the rights and interests of rural migrant workers who have won lawsuits, and improve judicial rules for resolving labor disputes in new forms of employment. Protect the legitimate land rights of rural migrants settling in cities in accordance with the law.