I am thinking of setting up an R&D facility in China. I have read many horror stories about employees leaving with trade secrets. How should I structure my employment contracts to minimise risk?
November 13, 2012
Labor Law
Main contents: The total number of shares involved in all the valid employee shareholding schemes of a listed company may not exceed 10% of the company's…
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