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China’s Labour Disputes Interpretation II: official text

The Supreme People’s Court published this interpretation covering several issues in labour-dispute proceedings, including non-compete clauses, mixed employment, and social insurance disputes. It takes effect on 1 September 2025.

Workplace rightsSupreme People’s Court · 最高人民法院
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Case: an allowance in place of social insurance

An official typical case from the Supreme People's Court examines an agreement replacing social-insurance contributions with an allowance. The court held such an agreement invalid, and the worker was entitled to economic compensation after terminating employment on that ground.

Leaving a jobSupreme People’s Court · 最高人民法院
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Published case · facts matter

Case: when after-hours online work counted as overtime

A published Beijing case discusses work performed online outside regular working hours. The court considers the nature, duration, and actual work performed rather than treating every message as overtime.

Working hoursSupreme People’s Court · 最高人民法院
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Published case · facts matter