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  • How is medical leave calculated after switching jobs?

    How is medical leave calculated after switching jobs?

    June 30, 2025

    Employees changing jobs should be aware that their medical leave, or "medical treatment period", resets with each new employer and is not carried over from a previous one.

  • When is a labor contract considered invalid?

    When is a labor contract considered invalid?

    May 06, 2025

    A labor contract is deemed invalid, or partially invalid, if it is established through fraud, coercion, or by taking advantage of someone in a vulnerable situation.

  • What does 'N+1' mean for terminated employees in China?

    What does 'N+1' mean for terminated employees in China?

    April 27, 2025

    Employers are required to provide financial compensation to employees under certain conditions when terminating an employment contract.

  • Will long sick leave affect your annual leave?

    Will long sick leave affect your annual leave?

    April 08, 2025

    Employees who take extended sick leave may become ineligible for paid annual leave, contingent upon their length of service.

  • Is paternity leave extended when overlapping with public holidays?

    Is paternity leave extended when overlapping with public holidays?

    April 03, 2025

    Paternity leave must be taken consecutively during the mother's maternity leave period and will be extended if it overlaps with public holidays.

  • When can a service period be set?

    When can a service period be set?

    April 02, 2025

    A service period refers to the minimum duration an employee must work for an employer after receiving special benefits, such as company-sponsored specialized training, as mutually agreed upon by both parties.

  • Are part-time workers allowed to sign contracts with multiple employers?

    Are part-time workers allowed to sign contracts with multiple employers?

    April 02, 2025

    In China, part-time workers are legally permitted to sign contracts with multiple employers as long as their later jobs do not interfere with the performance of their earlier contracts.

  • Women's Day on a Saturday: Is there extra leave or time off for overtime?

    Women's Day on a Saturday: Is there extra leave or time off for overtime?

    March 07, 2025

    Women's Day in 2025 falls on a Saturday, raising questions about leave, wages, and overtime.

  • Do extra public holidays affect salary calculation?

    Do extra public holidays affect salary calculation?

    February 19, 2025

    Statutory holidays are considered paid days off under Article 51 of the Labor Law of the People’s Republic of China.

  • Infographic | How to calculate sick pay

    Infographic | How to calculate sick pay

    February 06, 2025

    Employees on sick leave due to illness or non-work-related injuries are entitled to wages based on the number of continuous years they have worked at the company.

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FAQs

  • How is medical leave calculated after switching jobs?
  • When is a labor contract considered invalid?
  • What does 'N+1' mean for terminated employees in China?
  • Will long sick leave affect your annual leave?