Labor Law

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.

Temporary local rules will fill the gaps

Move is part of wider labour law developments

Local rules rolled out first in hope of easing business pressures

Enterprises owing workers wages may be ordered to stop operations.

State Council rules out iron-rice-bowl employment contracts.

The State Council has issued new implementation rules for China's Employment Contract Law《劳动合同法》. This is the government's latest effort…

Regulatory reform in China is more important than ever to investors in the country. Leading lawyers talked about how the government's various regulatory approach shape investors' behaviours at the 5th annual China Law & Practice China Summit.

The Implementing Regulations provide further details to the PRC Employment Contract Law concerning the conclusion of employment contracts, termination and ending of employment contracts, and placement.