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Expat A: “i am at labor office in ningbo. i am trying to get my paid maternity leave. The labor office says i do not get the same rights because neither me nor baby is chinese.”

         –      “this office does not have knowledge”

         –      “they say law only applies to the chinese”

Expat B: “The law also applies to foreign employees”

Expat A: “theres the court lawyer and former judge here.. the former judge is convincing them all i have no rights because i am not a chinese citizen. lawyer says he will look on internet but he doesnt think i can get it”

        –     “if anyone can call that office and explain id be grateful”

Expat C: “you have it only if you have the 五险一金 like all Chinese people”

Expat A: “thats not correct”

Expat B: “It is not correct”

      –      “If she contributed the social insurance, she will be paid from the maternity fund; otherwise, she should be paid the employer”

Expat C: “if you don’t pay the social security how do you expect that the country give you those money?”

Expat D: “@Expat A : paid leave means you didn’t get salary during your maternity leave of ___ days? Or are you asking for expense coverage during your maternity? And are you legally married?”

Expat B: “@Expat C I know, but according to China’s regulation, the company should pay for her”

Expat C: “but they didn’t”

      –       “so…”

Expat E: “it’s illegal not to supply social insurance with a working Visa”

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