Legal Information

Firm news, insights on new laws, and frequently asked questions.

24 2026-10

Can a pregnant woman be dismissed during the probationary period?

The unit shall not dismiss female employees on probation due to pregnancy; if the dismissal is based on an unsatisfactory performance evaluation, the unit must prove that the employee does not meet the recruitment requirements. Otherwise, the employee may claim to continue the employment or demand double compensation.

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24 2026-10

Can the same company stipulate two probationary periods?

The same unit and the same worker can only agree on one probationary period. It is illegal to renew the agreement again. For the illegal probationary period that has been completed, the compensation shall be paid according to the monthly salary standard of the regular employee.

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24 2026-10

Does a signed blank labor contract still count as valid?

After signing a blank labor contract, it generally takes effect. However, if the content filled in later does not conform to the agreement, the employer can provide evidence to determine the contract according to the actual agreement. It is recommended to refuse to sign a blank contract, and keep evidence of the fixed salary and contract period if you have already signed it.

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24 2026-10

Can the employment registration form be used as a labor contract?

The employment registration form generally does not contain the essential clauses of a labor contract and cannot replace a written contract. If an employer fails to sign a contract with an employee within one month of employment, the employer shall pay the employee twice the normal wage. It is recommended that the employer sign a contract with the employee within one month of employment and keep r...

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24 2026-10

Will the court recognize the interest rate agreed upon orally?

Oral interest may be recognized, but it's difficult to provide evidence for it. If the loan agreement between natural persons is unclear, it shall be deemed as having no interest. Chat records, audio recordings, and regular repayments can be used as supplementary evidence, but the interest rate must not exceed four times the one-year LPR at the time the contract was concluded.

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24 2026-10

How are overdue interest and loan period interest calculated?

The interest during the loan period shall be calculated from the date of loan disbursement to the maturity date, and the overdue interest shall be calculated from the date of overdue payment. The agreed interest rate shall not exceed four times the one-year LPR at the time of contract conclusion, and the compound interest added to the principal shall not exceed the limit. During the enforcement st...

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24 2026-10

There are two signatures on the IOU. Who will repay the money?

The two signatures on the IOU usually constitute a joint debt, and the creditor can request any of the signatories to repay the entire amount. The signatories shall share the debt according to the agreed or statutory proportion, and the actual bearer may seek reimbursement after assuming the debt.

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24 2026-10

Do the copies of IOUs have legal effect?

When the copy of the IOU cannot be verified with the original, it cannot be used as evidence alone, but it can be corroborated with the transfer records and chat records to form a chain of evidence, and it may still be accepted by the court.

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24 2026-10

What should I do if the debtor tears up the IOU?

If the IOU is torn up by the debtor, the plaintiff can supplement the lawsuit with transfer records, chat records, and witness testimonies; the party who maliciously destroys evidence shall bear adverse consequences, and the statute of limitations is three years. It is recommended to fix the evidence as soon as possible.

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