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

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

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

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

Can a letter of appointment substitute for a labor contract?

A letter of appointment commonly only specifies the position being offered and omits key provisions such as contract duration, job responsibilities and pay. As such, it does not meet the formal requirements of a labor contract.

Does the company need to pay financial compensation if it proposes to terminate the employment contract after the medical treatment period ends?

Yes, it is required.

FAQs about labor rights

According to China's Labor Law, workers, regardless of their ethnic group, race, sex, or religious belief, should not be discriminated against in employment.