Article-by-article analysis of the necessary clauses of the labor contract

An employment contract serves as the legal foundation for establishing an employment relationship. According to Article 17 of the Labor Contract Law, an employment contract shall contain the following mandatory clauses.

The first clause covers basic information of both parties, including the employer's name, address, and legal representative, as well as the employee's name, address, and ID number.

Probation periods are limited by law. An employment contract for 1-3 years may have a probation period of up to 6 months. Wages during probation must be at least 80% of the agreed wage.

The job content and work location clause should be specific. Changes to the work location constitute a major contractual modification requiring mutual agreement.