• In which outdoor public places is smoking prohibited in Shanghai?

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    Under the Regulations of Shanghai Municipality on Smoking Control in Public Places, smoking is prohibited in the following outdoor areas.

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  • Is there a template for the authorization letter to apply for a certificate of no criminal record?

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    There is no standard template for the Letter of Authorization, but it must clearly state the information of both the principal and the authorized person.

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  • Can I get compensation if my employer doesn't renew my work contract?

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    If a foreign employee working legally at a company has a labor contract that is not renewed by the employer after it expires, they should receive economic compensation as stated in the contract.

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  • How can foreign nationals obtain a Certificate of No Criminal Record?

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    Foreign nationals who have stayed in China for at least 180 days with a residence permit since their first entry, and whose residence permit was issued in Shanghai or who actually resided in the city during that period, may apply for a criminal record check in Shanghai.

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  • How to obtain an inheritance certificate?

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    To obtain the notarized Certificate of Inheritance, you will need to submit a complete set of foreign inheritance documents.

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  • Is it legal to fire a pregnant employee?

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

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