Contract Risk Report

Summary

This is a sample. A real report flags every risky clause in your contract with plain-English explanations, Chinese law references, and ready-to-send negotiation asks.

Critical Risks (example)

第四条 (Clause 4) – Unilateral Wage Reduction

• What it says: The employer may adjust your salary "based on operating conditions" at any time.
• Why it's bad: Your pay can be cut mid-contract. Severance and overtime are calculated on base salary — if your base is low, you lose twice.
• What to ask for instead: Fixed monthly salary with any change requiring a written supplementary agreement signed by both parties.

第八条 (Clause 8) – Resignation Penalty of ¥20,000

• What it says: You must pay ¥20,000 if you resign before the contract ends.
• Why it's bad: General resignation penalties are illegal under Chinese labor law. Employees may resign with notice at no cost.
• What to ask for instead: Delete the penalty clause entirely.

Suggested Negotiation Asks (example)

• Remove all penalty clauses (illegal under Chinese labor law).
• Fix the probation period — max 2 months for a 2-year contract, not 3.
• Require a bilingual (English + Chinese) version signed together.