Core Viewpoint - The Nanjing Intermediate People's Court reported a positive trend in labor and personnel dispute cases for 2024, with a decrease in both incoming and unresolved cases, attributed to proactive measures in dispute resolution [1][3]. Group 1: Case Statistics - The number of newly filed first-instance labor and personnel dispute cases in Nanjing was 11,408, representing a year-on-year decrease of 9.5% [3]. - The number of collective dispute cases filed was 1,723, showing a significant year-on-year decrease of 39.96% [3]. - A total of 25,359 labor and personnel dispute cases were effectively resolved through joint mediation centers, involving 25,490 individuals and an amount of 57,148.49 million yuan [4]. Group 2: Dispute Resolution Mechanisms - The decrease in cases is attributed to grassroots courts focusing on preemptive measures and multi-faceted dispute resolution, enhancing pre-litigation mediation efforts [3]. - The implementation of the litigation representative system in collective disputes has improved trial efficiency and reduced processing time [3]. - The courts emphasized the importance of addressing the root causes of disputes and promoting mediation and reconciliation as primary methods for conflict resolution [4]. Group 3: Typical Cases - A notable case involved a tourism development company that owed wages to over 30 employees, where the court facilitated the selection of representatives for litigation, leading to a comprehensive resolution [3]. - Another case highlighted the balance of rights between workers and employers, where a technology company was found to have unlawfully terminated an employee for ambiguous rules regarding attendance [4]. - A case involving an elderly worker who suffered an injury while working was ruled in favor of the employee, affirming the legal protection of labor rights for older workers [4].