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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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15 Jul 2026
Wrongful Termination and Employee Rights in China: What Foreign Workers Need to Know About Employment Termination
Wrongful termination is one of the most common legal issues faced by foreign workers employed in China. The Labor Contract Law of the People's Republic of China provides comprehen…
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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
Wrongful Termination in China: Employee Rights and Legal Recourse
Wrongful termination is a significant concern for employees in China, governed by the Labor Contract Law and related regulations. The legal framework provides strong protections f…
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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
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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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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08 Jul 2026
Job Transfer Rules and Employee Rights Under Chinese Labor Law
Job transfers within Chinese companies raise significant legal questions under the Labor Contract Law. Whether initiated by the employer or requested by the employee, transfers of…
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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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