Teacher Status: Working as a Teacher in China under Contracts-KNOW...

You need to number one, take initiative to know your contractual and worker's rights anywhere you work. Not every employer is looking to make trouble for you and not every school is going to be entirely "careful" to not make mistakes that actually violate laws and labor practices in China either though. I have seen some individuals be taken advantage of while living and working here in China, but I have also seen some real "pieces of work" get more than they deserved out of a company as well. I'm here offering you some guidance on how to stay sane in the workplace and how to make sure you are not being taken advantage of.

After that bit of common sense though, its easy to know that as a human, you have rights. Being a foreigner in China can be a bit discouraging at times under a Chinese Employer because they claim to know everything and have you where they want you. That is not entirely true, ever really. As a foreigner, you actually have the backing of your embassy behind you, even after more serious situations generally speaking, the embassy is going to do what they can to ensure that you are treated fairly.

Recently, I have come across information that the PRC has issued an extended holiday in May of 2 days. That may not seem like a lot but if you are not paid overtime or get the time off, wait until you do the math.

(Taken from: ecovis.com)

On working days: 150%
On weekends: 200%
On public holidays: 300%

Under the comprehensive work hour system, overtime is calculated as follows: