Shanghai Labor Law Update: What Employers Must Know About Labor Contracts
June 23, 2025
A recent judicial update by the Shanghai High People’s Court marks a significant shift in how companies must handle labor contracts following two consecutive fixed-term agreements. The new interpretation obliges employers to offer open-ended contracts upon employee request, regardless of company intent, or risk legal and financial penalties.
Download the full legal briefing by Shaohe Law Firm to understand the implications for corporate compliance and HR practices in China here.