Labor Law

An increase in disputes is one of the likely results of new rules issued by the Supreme People's Court on employment disputes handled by China's courts.

Issued: August 14 2006Effective: October 1 2006Main contents: The Interpretation clarifies issues such as how to determine the date on which a labour dispute…

Disputes regarding back pay or breach of arbitration agreement may be brought to court directly as an ordinary civil dispute.

Issued: September 1 2006Effective: July 1 2006Main contents: As of July 1 2006, the limit on pre-tax deduction of enterprise wage expenses shall be adjusted…

Promulgated: July 27 2006Effective: as of date of promulgationApplicability: The term "construction projects" refers to new construction projects or construction…

Issued: July 26 2006Effective: August 1 2006Interpreting authorities: Ministry of Finance, State Administration of Work Safety and People's Bank of ChinaApplicability:…

Apple Computer's investigation into claims of poor working conditions at a Chinese iPod factory found no forced labour or other serious violations. However,…

The new rules revises six aspects including increasing the deductible amount for income from contracting for or leasing the operation of enterprises or institutions and clarifying tax returns procedures while further stipulating the duties of withholding agents in relation to tax withheld on the full amount for all personnel.

Apple Computer's investigation into claims of poor working conditions at a Chinese iPod factory found no forced labour or other serious violations. However,…