June 2009
Specialists examine competition online
China Law & Practice held its first live web-seminar on April 29. Its next will be on June 25 and will focus on the PRC Employment Contract Law
Material responsibility of an employee in Ukraine
May 2009
Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, Rules for Handling Arbitration of Employment and Public Personnel Disputes
[Legislation Digest]
人力资源和社会保障部劳动人事争议仲裁办案规则
Rules for handling arbitration of employment disputes and government personnel disputes unified.
Shenzhen City, Implementing Measures on the Administrative Licensing for Foreigners Entering China for Employment in Shenzhen (Revised)
[Legislation Digest]
深圳市外国人入境在深圳就业行政许可实施办法 (修订)
Shenzhen revises policy allowing foreign employment only if it’s needed.
Shanghai Municipality, Trial Measures for the Application for Permanent Residence in the Municipality by Persons Holding the «Shanghai Municipality Residence Permit»
[Legislation Digest]
上海市持有《上海市居住证》人员申办本市常住户口试行办法
Shanghai offers permanent residency for talented employees.
Immigration in Italy
April 2009
No revision of employment law expected
Legal burdens could lead to more short-term employment
March 2009
Laying off is hard to do
Before starting any programme of mass lay-offs in China, companies must be aware of the legal issues and the appropriate procedures to follow. By Nancy Sun and Kirsten Gao, Minter Ellison, Shanghai.
Cutting your losses when restructuring China operations
Foreign companies are contemplating how to restructure their loss-making or low-profit China operations. There are several good options available, and several unwise choices, too. By Ghislain de Mareuil and Julie Tong, DLA Piper, Shanghai.
February 2009
Employers, prepare for tribunal trouble
Employers in China are facing more labour arbitrations as employees take advantage of free tribunals and increased rights. Foreign companies are at most risk. They must keep good documentation and pay close attention to balancing internal rules and local law.
Employer/Employee relations