Labor Law

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

Wolfram Rehbock and Oleksandra [email protected], [email protected] cases where an employee has inflicted substantial…

Shenzhen revises policy allowing foreign employment only if it's needed.

Shanghai offers permanent residency for talented employees.

Luigi Bendi and Gianluca D'AgnoloChiomenti Studio [email protected], [email protected] controlsOn October 26 1997,…

Rules for handling arbitration of employment disputes and government personnel disputes unified.

Legal burdens could lead to more short-term employment

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.

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.