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How employers and foreign staff navigate China labor contracts, workplace rights, and disputes—from hiring and probation through termination, discrimination, and work injury.
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13 Jul 2026
Weekend Overtime Pay in China: What Workers Need to Know Before Filing an Arbitration Claim
Weekend overtime pay is one of the most common sources of labor disputes in China, affecting millions of workers across all industries. Under the PRC Labor Law and the PRC Labor C…
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13 Jul 2026
What to Do When Your Employer Refuses to Cooperate After a Work Injury in China
Foreign workers in China who suffer work-related injuries face unique challenges when their employer refuses to cooperate with the work injury determination process. Under Chinese…
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08 Jul 2026
Corporate Rules and Subsidiary Operations Under Chinese Labor Law
Multinational companies operating in China through subsidiaries often assume that global HR policies and workplace rules apply directly to Chinese subsidiary employees. Under Chin…
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06 Jul 2026
Economic Compensation for Terminating Foreign Employees' Contracts in China
Economic Compensation for Terminating Foreign Employees' Contracts in China Whether an employer must pay economic compensation or damages when terminating a foreign employee's con…
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06 Jul 2026
Common Labor Disputes Involving Foreign Employees in China: A Practical Guide
Common Labor Disputes Involving Foreign Employees in China: A Practical Guide As China continues to attract international talent, the number of foreign employees working in the co…
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06 Jul 2026
China Trade Union Law: A Guide for Foreign-Owned Companies
China trade union regulations is always a mysterious area of law in China employment law legal system. Some of my clients always consult me on this topic. However, even myself wil…
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06 Jul 2026
Understanding Wrongful Termination: China Employment Law Tips
If you''ve been fired from your job, do you have grounds to challenge the termination? Your Rights in the Workplace If you''ve been fired from your job, how do you know if the ter…
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06 Jul 2026
Wrongful Termination in China: Was Your Firing Illegal?
If you''ve been fired from your job, do you have grounds to challenge the termination? Your Rights in the Workplace If you''ve been fired from your job, how do you know if the ter…
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05 Jul 2026
Overtime, Working Hours and Overtime Pay in China
China’s standard working-hours system generally uses an eight-hour day and 40-hour week. Employer-arranged work beyond the applicable standard can trigger overtime limits and prem…
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05 Jul 2026
Employer Liability When Employees Text While Driving for Work in China
In China, the intersection of workplace safety regulations and traffic safety laws creates significant legal exposure for employers whose employees use mobile devices while drivin…
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