The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security
("MOHRSS") formulated and released the Guidance for
Conclusion of Electronic Employment Contracts
("Guidance") on 1 July 2021, in accordance with the PRC
Employment Contract Law, PRC Civil Code and the PRC Electronic
Signature Law. The Guidance is intended to guide employers and
employees to properly conclude electronic employment contracts in
accordance with relevant laws and regulations, and to ensure that
the employment contract will be authentic, accurate and complete
and that it will not be tampered with.
Specifically, the Guidance explains how to effectively conclude
an electronic employment contract and what technical and
confidential standards shall be met during such a process. In
addition, the Guidance indicates that the human resources and
social security departments at different levels shall work to
expedite the establishment of the business information system and
public service platform for electronic
