Labor Law

• Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, Ministry of Finance and State Taxation Administration, Circular on Issues Such as the Extension of the Time Limit for Implementing the Policy of Reducing/Exempting Enterprise Social Insurance Premiums for a Period of Time

  人力资源社会保障部 财政部 税务总局关于延长阶段性减免企业社会保险费政策实施期限等问题的通知

  The period for reduction of social insurance payments of enterprises is extended

  July 10, 2020

• Supreme People's Court, Guiding Opinions on Several Issues Concerning the Lawful and Proper Trial of Civil Cases Involving the Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia Epidemic (1)

  最高人民法院关于依法妥善审理涉新冠肺炎疫情民事案件若干问题的指导意见（一）

  SPC issues guidelines on force majeure claims of Covid-19 contract disputes

  April 27, 2020

• COVID-19 Legal Series (6): How are Employer's Social Insurance Contributions Reduced Under COVID-19

  Liu Yuxiang and Wu Qiong of Haiwen & Partners summarize the national and local policies introduced to support businesses and employers in China to help alleviate the economic impact caused by the coronavirus outbreak.

  April 02, 2020

  

• Podcast #2: Employers' Coronavirus Obligations As Business Resumes in China

  In the second episode of the China Law Podcast, we discuss what obligations employers in China have as they resume normal operations, employers' liability if an employee contracts the virus, as well as the possible ways through which struggling businesses can reduce their costs during these tough times

  March 25, 2020

  

• Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, Ministry of Finance and State Taxation Administration , Circular on Reducing/Exempting Enterprise Social Insurance Premiums for a Period of Time

  人力资源社会保障部、财政部、国家税务总局关于阶段性减免企业社会保险费的通知

  Employers are given relief from social insurance during the coronavirus period

  March 12, 2020

• COVID-19 Legal Series (4): What Are Employers' Obligations Amid the Coronavirus Outbreak?

  As China looks to kickstart its economy following weeks of severe disruption, employers must balance obligations to minimize virus transmission risk and at the same time returning to normal operation as quickly as possible. What exactly must employers do before resuming operations? How can they reduce costs? Are layoffs allowed? Jonathan Isaacs, head of Baker McKenzie's China employment practice, answers your burning questions.

  March 09, 2020

  

• National Healthcare Security Administration, Ministry of Finance and State Taxation Administration , Guiding Opinions on Reducing Employee Basic Medical Insurance Premiums for a Period of Time

  国家医疗保障局、财政部、国家税务总局关于阶段性减征职工基本医疗保险费的指导意见

  Employers' portion of medical insurance contributions is reduced during the coronavirus period

  March 08, 2020

• In the News: COVID-19 Legal Advice; First Foreign Bad Loan Manager; and Economy Boosting Measures

  Global legal community rallies to support COVID-19 hit businesses with expert advice; China approves first foreign-owned asset management company following trade deal; and more measures introduced to kickstart faltering economy

  February 23, 2020

  

• In the News: Coronavirus spurs legal and regulatory responses; Hong Kong introduces quarantine

  Coronavirus continues to stifle business in China; lawyers and regulators respond with guidance and measures; Hong Kong introduces quarantine for mainland travellers

  February 10, 2020

  

• In the News: Coronavirus Spreads; Financial Regulators Respond; and EU Relief for Huawei

  Coronavirus epidemic spreads globally as businesses told to postpone reopening; financial regulators unveil measures in response to virus-hit markets; and EU allows limited access to Huawei and other Chinese telecoms vendors

  February 03, 2020