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16 Jul 2026
Dismissal, Termination, and Expulsion: Labels That Change Outcomes
Peng Feng, a lawyer based in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, regularly fields questions that begin with a simple commercial goal and end with a stack of Chinese filings. The topics below f…
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16 Jul 2026
Writing Lawful Termination Notices Under Chinese Labor Rules
Song Shi, a lawyer based in Wuzhong, Ningxia, regularly fields questions that begin with a simple commercial goal and end with a stack of Chinese filings. The topics below follow…
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16 Jul 2026
Dismissal Versus Termination: What Foreign Employers Must Get Right
Hongliang Zhang, a lawyer based in Yuxi, Yunnan, regularly fields questions that begin with a simple commercial goal and end with a stack of Chinese filings. The topics below foll…
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15 Jul 2026
Wrongful Termination Claims in Hebei: A Guide for Foreign-Invested Enterprises on Severance, Documentation, and Litigation Risk
Foreign-invested enterprises operating in Hebei Province face particular risks when terminating employment relationships. The Labor Contract Law of the People's Republic of China…
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15 Jul 2026
Workers Compensation in China: A Step-by-Step Guide to Work Injury Claims and Full Compensation Recovery
Every year thousands of workers suffer workplace injuries in China. The work injury compensation system, governed by the Regulations on Work-Related Injury Insurance, provides a c…
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15 Jul 2026
Wrongful Termination and Employee Rights in China: A Complete Guide to the Labor Contract Law and Severance
Employment termination is one of the most frequently litigated areas of Chinese labor law. The Labor Contract Law provides comprehensive protection for employees against wrongful…
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15 Jul 2026
Wrongful Termination in China: What Foreign Employees in Longyan Need to Know
Employment termination disputes are among the most common legal issues faced by foreign employees working in China. The Labor Contract Law of the People's Republic of China provid…
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14 Jul 2026
Workers' Compensation in China: What Foreign Employers Need to Know
China's workers' compensation system is governed by the Social Insurance Law and the Regulations on Work-Related Injury Insurance (promulgated by the State Council). Foreign emplo…
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14 Jul 2026
Wrongful Termination in China: A Guide for Foreign Employees
Immigration clock after termination: Losing a job can unwind your Work Permit and residence — read What happens to your visa if you lose your job in China and the status hub. Labo…
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14 Jul 2026
Workers Compensation in China: A Guide for Foreign Employees
Workplace injuries can be particularly challenging for foreign employees working in China, who may be unfamiliar with the Chinese workers compensation system, their rights under P…
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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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09 Jul 2026
Work Injury Determination During Commuting: What Foreign Workers Need to Know
Work Injury Determination During Commuting: What Foreign Workers Need to Know A question that frequently arises in Chinese labor law practice is whether injuries sustained during…
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09 Jul 2026
Work-Related Injury Insurance in China: Legal Framework and Employer Obligations
Work-Related Injury Insurance in China: Legal Framework and Employer Obligations China's work-related injury insurance system provides essential protection for workers who suffer…
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08 Jul 2026
Workers Compensation Claims: A Practical Guide
Workers compensation claims in China follow a defined statutory procedure that is essential for both employers and employees to understand. From the initial reporting of a workpla…
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05 Jul 2026
China Occupational Health and Safety Laws: Employer Obligations and Compliance
China's occupational health and safety (OHS) legal framework has undergone substantial development over the past two decades, evolving into a comprehensive regulatory system that…
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