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  • A guide to Shanghai's social security card for expats

    A guide to Shanghai's social security card for expats

    August 21, 2026

    To make living and working in the city more convenient, Shanghai has introduced a multifunctional physical social security card for foreign nationals, known as the Juying Card.

  • Shanghai's marriage leave policy

    Shanghai's marriage leave policy

    August 14, 2026

    As an employee in Shanghai, you may have questions about the city's marriage leave policy.

  • Foreigner's Work Permit: Different applicant categories

    Foreigner's Work Permit: Different applicant categories

    August 14, 2026

    Under current regulations, the Foreigner's Work Permit in China is an administrative license issued by the competent authorities in accordance with the law.

  • Resignation and termination of employment: Everything you should know

    Resignation and termination of employment: Everything you should know

    August 12, 2026

    For foreign nationals working in Shanghai, navigating the resignation and termination process requires a clear understanding of both employees’ and employers’ rights and obligations under the

  • Work injury: Everything you should know

    Work injury: Everything you should know

    August 07, 2026

    When workplace accidents occur, understanding the relevant provisions and legal obligations is necessary to protect your rights and benefits.

  • Important documents related to work permits

    Important documents related to work permits

    August 04, 2026

    In addition to a Foreigner's Work Permit, foreign employees in Shanghai may also need to obtain other supporting documents, depending on the purpose of their stay.

  • FAQs about service periods of employees

    FAQs about service periods of employees

    July 29, 2026

    The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security has provided answers to some frequently asked questions regarding service periods.

  • Extension, renewal, change, and termination of a labor contract

    Extension, renewal, change, and termination of a labor contract

    July 29, 2026

    According to Article 46 of the Labor Contract Law, when a fixed-term labor contract is terminated, the employer must pay economic compensation

  • Key questions about salary calculation and payment answered

    Key questions about salary calculation and payment answered

    June 11, 2026

    Here is a practical guide answering some frequently asked questions about salary calculation and payment.

  • Are maternity leave, paternity leave, and marriage leave extended when overlapping with public holidays?

    Are maternity leave, paternity leave, and marriage leave extended when overlapping with public holidays?

    June 04, 2026

    The rules for whether maternity leave, childbirth leave, paternity leave, marriage leave, or breastfeeding leave can be extended when coinciding with statutory public holidays differ.

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  • A guide to Shanghai's social security card for expats
  • Shanghai's marriage leave policy
  • Foreigner's Work Permit: Different applicant categories
  • Resignation and termination of employment: Everything you should know