Hey everyone,

I have recently started working as an ESL teacher in China. This is my first time in China and I am not familiar with the laws here. Per my contract, the school holds a deposit from each paycheck for the first 5 months to guarantee that I will complete my contract with them they have had issues in the past for reasons that are becoming more and more apparent every day.
This being said, can an employer legally hold a deposit? I have talked to other teachers/foreigners and they say it is illegal but of course they are never for sure. I would appreciate any help I could get from the other users on the board.

Thanks a ton everybody!!! =0)