Labor Law

An umbrella law on five types of social insurance promulgated.

With labour reform a conspicuous theme this year in China, companies operating in the PRC should keep a constant eye on shifting policies and re-visit the employment process from beginning to end to ensure compliance

This Law has been formulated in order to clarify the application of laws to foreign-related civil relationships, rationally resolve foreign-related civil disputes and safeguard the lawful rights and interests of concerned parties.

The law comprises five types of social insurance: basic old-age insurance, basic medical insurance, occupational injury insurance, unemployment insurance and maternity insurance.

Scope of eligible employment disputes enlarged.

Labour unions can help open communication channels

It's that time of the year again when I begin to plan for our end-of-year issue and start thinking about some of the recurring policy and legislative…

The Interpretation enlarges the scope of eligible employment disputes and gives workers the burden of proof for overtime pay.

China's government is actively seeking ways to tackle income distribution inequalities, pressuring foreign businesses to reconsider unionisation and collective bargaining practices