China Law Key Words · Employment and Labor
Wrongful Termination
Understanding unlawful dismissal risk under PRC labor rules—lawful grounds, process, economic compensation, and arbitration pathways for employers and employees.
60 articles · Latest update 04 Sep 2026
Reading on this topic
Guides, answers and analysis related to this topic.
60 articles
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
14 Jul 2026
Labor Contract Termination in China: What Foreign Employers Must Know About the Bottom-Ranking Myth
Can a foreign company terminate a Chinese employee simply because they rank at the bottom of the annual performance review? Many multinational companies operating in China assume…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
When the next step needs advice
Turn the legal issue into an actionable next step with guidance from a qualified lawyer.
Related topics
- Discrimination 33 articles China Law Key Words · Employment & Labor Discrimination Addressing workplace discriminati…
- Sexual Harassment 2 articles China Law Key Words · Employment and Labor Sexual Harassment A focused keyword hub on Sex…
- Workers Compensation 36 articles China Law Key Words · Employment & Labor Workers Compensation Navigating work-related inj…