Contract of employment
Formal Neutral
What it really means
The agreement setting out your job, pay, hours, holiday and notice. By law you must get a written statement of the main terms on or before your first day. Read it before signing and keep a copy.
Chinese explanation
雇佣合同：规定你的工作、薪资、工时、假期和通知期的协议。法律规定你须在入职当天或之前拿到主要条款的书面声明。签字前读清并留一份副本。
Example conversation
A: I started but never got anything in writing.
B: You're entitled to a written contract — ask HR for it.
A：我入职了，却没拿到任何书面文件。
B：你有权获得书面合同——找 HR 要。
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