Hello everyone,

I seek clarity regarding the following questions about my current situation in mainland China:

1. If I receive my work permit cancellation certificate and exit/release letter before I finish my current contract, will I be breaking the law if I continue to honour that contract after:
A. I receive both of the documents
B. The employer-change process begins

The above is in the context of having approximately a month left of working at my current place of employment.

2. In the case that I would be breaking employment law in the above circumstance, would I then be subject to legal penalties if the situation is discovered by the authorities, e.g. the police? As a matter of interest, what possible penalties might I be subject to in that circumstance?

Does anyone have any authoritative weblinks (e.g. official government/legal) that contains up-to-date information, which provides answers to my questions above in terms of the specific, present laws in China (Shenzhen, Guangdong) please?