Contracts China’s new rules on renewing fixed-term contracts The High People’s Court of Shanghai’s new guidelines have implications for both companies and employees iStock.com/TheaDesign Image Alberto Parisi WiLegal Image Gao Yuping Studio Legale Zunarelli e Associati Friday 11 April 2025 On 1 January, the Extracts of Opinions on Difficult Labour Disputes Issues, published by the Shanghai High People’s Court, came into force, also in the face of the increasing num Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Politics China releases detained US staff to woo back foreign investors Discipline Chinese firm’s threat to fire singletons violates labour law Culture Chinese firm tries to fine workers for using toilets Culture “Unethical” work lottery a warning to China’s employers