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New rules (Chinese) aimed at clarifying gender equality laws and expanding women’s workplace protections took effect in China on 18 Feb 2019. A new list of prohibited actions includes gender discrimination in recruitment. And women can now sue for gender discrimination and apply for legal aid and other assistance to pursue their claims. The rules prohibit employers from:
Employers or employment agencies that post gender discriminatory advertisements face stiffer penalties, such as fines of RMB 10,000-50,000, criminal investigation, public exposure and license revocation.