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Asia Briefing from Dezan Shira & Associates
China On September 1, 2025, China’s Supreme People’s Court implemented Judicial Interpretation II on the Application of Law in Labor Dispute Cases (Fa Shi [2025] No. 12). The update clarifies the application of the PRC Labor Contract Law, including the “double wage” rule for failing to sign written labour contracts. Under Article 82, employers who do not conclude a written labour contract within one month of employment must pay double wages for each month without a contract, up to a maximum of 11 months. Judicial Interpretation II defines when liability applies, introduces exceptions such as force majeure or employee refusal, and clarifies calculation standards and cut-off points once a contract is signed. These updates are critical for HR and compliance teams to avoid disputes and maintain smooth labour relations. China Briefing from Dezan Shira & Associates offers employers
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