According to Article 37 of the Labor Contract Law, "A laborer may terminate the labor contract by notifying the employer in writing thirty days in advance. A worker may terminate an employment contract by giving three days' notice to the employer during the probationary period." Workers according to this provision to resign is legal, does not require the employer's approval, the time is up can leave.

If the employer withholds wages for this reason, the worker can apply to the Labor Arbitration Commission for Labor Arbitration (no charge), and can ask for their wages back.