Living and working in a foreign country can be a daunting endeavor - the native language is not your own and you are thousands of miles/kilometers away from your family/friends. So, I think it's natural for an expatriate to look to and depend on its Shanghai employer as a source of comfort and assistance. It is reasonable to believe that your Shanghai employer understands your vulnerable situation and will shield you from predators that feed off the naive that venture into Shanghai from foreign lands. But, when the employer is actually one of the predators, your Shanghai adventure may soon be over.

So how could you avoid problems with your employer and what do you do now if you have one? If you are contemplating signing or have signed a contract, here are a few tips… Continue Reading

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