How to spot scams in my next job search

October 31, 2025

Here are key strategies to identify and avoid common recruitment traps.

What are you entitled to during work stoppage leave?

September 01, 2025

If you're injured at work or diagnosed with an occupational disease, you may qualify for work stoppage leave, a paid break from work to focus on medical treatment and recovery.

Working in Shanghai: Three key documents to know

August 21, 2025

The most important are three key documents: the Foreigner's Work Permit, the Shanghai Overseas Talent Residence Permit, and the Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card.

Can fresh postgraduate students apply for a 6-month or 1-year job-seeking visa?

August 13, 2025

If you currently hold a study-type residence permit, you must apply at the local exit-entry administration bureau to cancel the permit within 10 days of a change in your residency status.

Can companies adjust positions or extend contracts during business changes?

July 28, 2025

Employers may adjust employee positions during business restructuring, but the legitimacy of such changes depends on the circumstances.

Does your commute to work have to follow the shortest route?

July 15, 2025

A recent court ruling has clarified that employees are not restricted to the shortest path when commuting to and from work.

What you need to know about high-temperature allowance

July 11, 2025

Here's a breakdown of some frequently asked questions about the high-temperature allowance.

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?

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?

April 27, 2025

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