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?

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?

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?

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

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.

How should your annual bonus be taxed?

January 22, 2025

According to tax policies, your annual bonus can be taxed separately from your annual comprehensive income.

How to claim work-injury disability compensation

January 20, 2025

Employees who are injured at work, or are diagnosed with an occupational disease, resulting in a disability level between 1 and 10, may claim a one-off disability compensation.

Infographic | What you need to know about overtime pay during Spring Festival

January 15, 2025

Employees working on statutory holidays are entitled to three times their regular daily or hourly wage. This applies from Jan 28 to Jan 31 during this year's Spring Festival holiday.

How married men in Shanghai take paternity leave

January 10, 2025

In Shanghai, couples who give birth in accordance with laws and regulations are entitled to 10 days of paternity leave.

How to calculate your salary during marriage leave

December 27, 2024

Employers must pay salaries as stipulated during legally approved marriage leave.