Does pursuing a PhD count as breaching the contract?
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If I sign an employment agreement due to pursuing a PhD and then don’t go, is that considered a breach of contract?
If it’s a job contract signed after you take the doctoral entrance exam, it probably doesn’t count. It was the same way when I graduated from undergraduate school and took the graduate entrance exam; once I passed the exam, the agreement became invalid automatically.
It doesn’t count; there are rules that allow it. But don’t offend anyone, otherwise they won’t release your file
It shouldn’t be counted; I agree with what was said above – the main thing is to get the files back and discuss things properly.
I guess you made preparations in two areas when signing the agreement, so that you would still have a job if you failed to get into a doctoral program. **There are clear regulations regarding continued retraining and further education, which should not be considered a breach of contract. Additionally, the agreement has not been truly implemented yet, nor has any related work been undertaken, so it shouldn’t be a problem.
The rule is that advancing to a higher level of education does not count as a breach of contract, but in practice it is still necessary to discuss this with the employer.
It depends on what’s stated in the agreement signed between you and the employer. If nothing is specified, it depends on whether the employer considers it a breach of contract on your part; if not, then there’s no problem. But if it is considered a breach, then you will be in breach of contract and will have to pay a penalty
As long as it is not unconstitutional or illegal, it can be discussed. Have proper communication, express your gratitude to the company, and indicate that you are willing to repay them if there is a chance in the future. That amount for breach of contract is no problem at all for a company.
This doesn’t count; **there are rules.**
This doesn’t count; **there are rules.**
It certainly cannot be considered a breach of contract; there are **rules** for this.
It probably doesn’t count; that was the policy for postgraduate entrance exams back then. However, policies in China change so rapidly these days, so it’s better to check the relevant regulations first. Additionally, even though it’s all within China, the specific rules vary from place to place.
In most cases, it does not count, unless there are specific provisions in the agreement. Generally, when an undergraduate is admitted to graduate school, their employment agreement is automatically terminated. It’s best to ask the employment management department about the situation for postgraduate students. Even so, it’s best to let the company know first, so as not to interfere with their hiring plans
Is there a clause for pursuing a PhD in the employment agreement? If so, it doesn’t count. Of course, if there isn’t such a clause, it can be discussed.
Upgrading to a higher position does not constitute a breach of contract, but it is still necessary to discuss it with the employer.
It depends on the company whether it constitutes a breach of contract; since there is a contract in place, it is necessary to communicate properly with the company.
It shouldn’t be counted as such. **There seems to be a policy regarding this; by coordinating with the employer, it should be possible to handle the situation properly. Good luck!**
A PhD exam does not count, but failing to maintain a PhD scholarship constitutes a breach of contract