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6th November, 2014
The Labour Contract Law of People’s Republic of China, (the Labour Contract Law) effective from January 1, 2008, amended on December 28, 2012) the PRC …
6th November, 2014
FIEs may recruit Chinese employees directly or through local employment service centers. Foreign nationals, however, require approval from the local Human Resources and Social Security …
6th November, 2014
The Labour Law provides a minimum wage requirement, which is determined at a provincial level. The Regulations on Minimum Wages (adopted in March 1, 2004) …
6th November, 2014
Employers and employees must participate in the PRC social insurance system for unemployment, old age pensions, medical treatment, work-related injuries and maternity care. In addition …
6th November, 2014
The standard workweek is eight hours, five days a week.. Enterprises requiring different standards may, with the approval from the local labour administration, adopt flexible …
6th November, 2014
Special laws protect various aspects of female employees such as maternity benefits. Employees between the ages of 16 and 18 are also protected under special …
6th November, 2014
Employment termination is complicated in the PRC and employers should exercise caution when terminating employees. Employers may dismiss employees without notice and economic compensation only …
6th November, 2014
Employees generally may resign at will, but generally must give at least 30 days’ notice. During his probation period, an employee may terminate his employment …
6th November, 2014
The PRC Labor Dispute, Mediation and Arbitration Law establishes the procedures for handling labour disputes. Under the dispute regulations, parties are encouraged to settle labour …
6th November, 2014
Foreign nationals may work in the PRC only after obtaining employment permits, employment certificates and residence certificates. Employment permits and employment certificates are exempt …