## Employment Contracts in China
Required elements: job description, contract duration, probation period, salary, working hours, social insurance.
## Worker Rights
– Minimum wage guarantee (varies by city)
– Standard 40 hours/week
– Overtime pay: 150% weekdays, 200% weekends, 300% holidays
– Social insurance mandatory
– Paid annual leave (5-15 days)
## Termination Rules
– Employer: 30 days notice or severance pay
– Severance: 1 month salary per year of service
– Employee: 30 days notice
## Social Insurance Rates
| Insurance | Employer | Employee |
|———–|———-|———-|
| Pension | 16-20% | 8% |
| Medical | 8-10% | 2% |
| Unemployment | 0.5-1% | 0.5% |
| Work Injury | 0.5-2% | 0% |
| Housing Fund | 5-12% | 5-12% |
Understanding employment law is essential for working in China.