What is the time limit for applying for recognition of a work injury

December 24, 2024

Specific deadlines are set for submitting applications for work-related injury recognition, which vary depending on who is making the request.

Do employers have to pay compensation for not renewing a contract?

December 17, 2024

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

Is it legal to fire a pregnant employee?

December 02, 2024

The laws of China prohibit any employer from dismissing a female employee due to marriage, pregnancy, maternity leave or breastfeeding.

Is an open-ended contract mandatory after 2 fixed-term contracts?

November 22, 2024

Once two consecutive fixed-term employment contracts have been signed, the employer is prohibited from opting for another fixed-term contract.

Do employees need to pay liquidated damages if they resign?

October 28, 2024

If an employer provides specialized funding for an employee's professional training, the employer may sign an agreement with the employee specifying a required service period.

Can a letter of appointment substitute for a labor contract?

October 18, 2024

A letter of appointment does not meet the formal requirements of a labor contract.

Issuing a resignation certificate – a right or an obligation?

October 11, 2024

An employer must issue a written certificate of revocation or termination of the labor contract after the employment relationship with the employee ceases. This is a legal obligation of the employer – not a right of the employer over the employee.

Is working on a rest day considered overtime or on-call duty?

October 09, 2024

Typically, completing tasks is classified as overtime, while performing non-productive, temporary work may be considered on-call duty.

Are weekends counted as part of annual leave?

October 09, 2024

According to the Regulations on Paid Annual Leave for Employees, state-mandated leaves – such as home leave, marriage leave, bereavement leave, maternity leave and paid leave for work-related injuries – are excluded from annual leave.

Circumstances recognized as work-related injuries

September 30, 2024

Determining which injuries qualify as work-related is the prerequisite for recognizing a work-related injury and this is generally stipulated directly by law.