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Labor law
in China.

SALARY PAYMENT IN Chinese Yuan (CNY, ¥)

CONTRACT LANGUAGES Mandarin & English

PAYROLL TAX 39.50% – 41.20%

PAYROLL CYCLE Monthly 

TIME TO HIRE 12 hours

Labor law in China – Overview

Like many other highly developed economies, China has a set of strict labor laws that protect both employers and employees.

Notice period laws in China

Dismissals in China

The statutory notice period in China is 30 days.

Resignations in China

There is no requirement in China for employees to give a minimum notice period when resigning, unless such a stipulation exists in the employment contract. Still, one month’s notice is standard when an employee resigns.

Severance laws in China

Employers must pay employees 1 month salary as severance.

Hiring in China, Made Easy

Your business can easily hire employees in China without opening a local entity. We handle local employment law, complex tax regulations, and international payroll in 180+ countries worldwide. All you need to do is focus on your business.

FAQs

The most relevant legal document related to employment law in China is the Labor Law of the People’s Republic of China which came into force in 1995.

During the probationary period of employment the employer must give 3 days’ notice. After the probationary period then to terminate employment the employer must give 30 days’ notice or 1 month salary in-lieu of notice.

As stated above, after the probationary period the employer needs to give 30 days’ notice or pay 1 month salary.

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