When the Law comes into effect on July 1 2013, the work-type residence permits of foreigners will be valid from 90 days to five years while the non-work-type residence permits will be valid from 180 days to five years.
September 11, 2012
Labor Law
Michael Hickman and Lesli Ligorner provide foreign investors with a guide to setting up a R&D facility in China. They consider location, IP and labour issues, and give crucial advice for protecting the facility's creations
September 11, 2012After ten years, the NPC has finally passed an Immigration Law providing a unified platform for managing immigration. China Law & Practice spoke with two leading employment lawyers to determine how the Law will affect immigration policies
July 17, 2012Sexual harassment becomes a legal issue for the first time under new Provisions to protect female employees
July 12, 2012Maternity leave of female workers is now extended from 90 days to 98 days (14 weeks).
July 12, 2012The Supreme People's Court has published a draft Interpretation that could increase compensation for workers dismissed during appraisals and award compensation for using non-compete agreements
July 06, 2012New Regulations could lead to a crackdown on temporary workers in China and increase HR costs for foreign and domestic businesses
June 23, 2012A proposed new visa category could streamline the process for foreigners seeking work in China from as early as October 1 this year
June 01, 2012All enterprises shall establish a democratic management system, with the employee representative congress as its basic form.
May 31, 2012All enterprises required to establish employee representative congresses.
May 31, 2012