1. Right to a written employment contract:** Expat foreign teachers in China must have a written employment contract that clearly states the terms and conditions of their employment. This includes information such as salary, benefits, working hours, and duration of the contract.
2. Right to a fair salary and benefits:** Expat foreign teachers should receive a fair salary and benefits that are in accordance with industry standards and the cost of living in China. This includes reasonable wages, housing allowances, health insurance, and any other benefits that may be agreed upon in the employment contract.
3. Right to reasonable working hours:** Expat foreign teachers should have reasonable working hours and overtime should be compensated according to the law. Overtime work cannot exceed 36 hours per month.
4. Right to paid holidays:** Expat foreign teachers should be entitled to paid holidays and vacations, as stipulated in the employment contract and in accordance with Chinese labor laws.
5. Right to social insurance:** Expat foreign teachers should be enrolled in social insurance programs, such as pension, medical insurance, unemployment insurance, and work-related injury insurance.
6. Right to safe and healthy working conditions:** Expat foreign teachers have a right to work in a safe and healthy environment. The employer must provide a safe and healthy workplace and ensure that all necessary safety measures are in place.
7. Right to respect and non-discrimination:** Expat foreign teachers should be treated with respect and dignity and should not be subjected to discrimination based on race, gender, nationality, religion, or any other protected ground.
8. Right to privacy:** Expat foreign teachers have a right to privacy and their personal information should be kept confidential.
9. Right to freedom of expression:** Expat foreign teachers have the right to express their opinions freely, within the limits of the law.
10. Right to freedom of association:** Expat foreign teachers have the right to join or form associations, such as labor unions, for the purpose of improving working conditions.
11. Right to grievance procedures:** Expat foreign teachers should have access to fair and effective grievance procedures to address any concerns or complaints about their employment.
12. Right to equal treatment:** Expat foreign teachers should be treated equally to Chinese workers performing the same or similar work.
13. Right to protection against unfair dismissal:** Expat foreign teachers should not be dismissed unfairly and should have the right to appeal any termination of their employment.
14. Right to compensation for injury:** Expat foreign teachers who are injured in a work-related accident or occupational disease should be entitled to compensation.
15. Right to assistance and protection:** Expat foreign teachers should have access to assistance and protection from the relevant government agencies or organizations in case of any disputes or violations of their rights.