Penalties for Illegal Employment · 非法就业的处罚
Article 80 — Law of the PRC on the Entry and Exit of Foreigners
Foreigners who work illegally shall be fined ¥5,000 to ¥20,000; where circumstances are serious, they shall be detained for 5 to 15 days and fined ¥5,000 to ¥20,000.
Persons who introduce foreigners to illegal employment shall be fined ¥5,000 per person illegally introduced, up to ¥50,000 for individuals.
Entities illegally employing foreigners shall be fined ¥10,000 per person illegally employed, up to ¥100,000; illegal gains shall be confiscated.
(Note: Working on a tourist, student, or other non-work visa, or working beyond the scope of your work permit, constitutes illegal employment. Students need proper endorsement procedures for internships.)
外国人非法就业的,处五千元以上二万元以下罚款;情节严重的,处五日以上十五日以下拘留,并处五千元以上二万元以下罚款。
介绍外国人非法就业的,对个人处每非法介绍一人五千元,总额不超过五万元的罚款。
非法聘用外国人的,处每非法聘用一人一万元,总额不超过十万元的罚款;有违法所得的,没收违法所得。
(注:持旅游、学习等非工作类签证工作,或超出工作许可范围就业,均属非法就业。留学生实习需办理相应加注手续。)
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