Hiring in China
Understanding China's laws and regulations regarding human resources and payroll management is crucial for foreign investors establishing...
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Annual Leave and Public Holidays in China
Statutory annual leave in China is determined by an employee's total work tenure, not just their time with the current employer. The...
Understanding the Minimum Wage in China
Minimum wages in China continue to rise. As of February 19, 2024, Shanghai has the highest monthly minimum wage among 31 provinces at RMB...
When is it time to Outsource for your China Business?
"If you want something done right, do it yourself." It's a well-worn business maxim, underscoring the belief that no one cares for your...
Terminating Employees in China
The Chinese Labor Contract Law offers significant job security to employees, making termination challenging and costly. Below are key...
Avoiding risks of labor disputes in China is increasingly more important for foreign companies
Foreign companies operating in China may face difficulties navigating local employment laws. In China, the labor dispute system...
Labour disputes in China may have different outcomes depending on case and region
Foreign companies operating could face labor disputes in China and, depending on the circumstances and the local jurisdiction, outcomes...
Changes to New Company Law in China will reshape business environment
With a remarkable degree of revisions, the recently approved China Company Law will introduce a broad spectrum of changes...
Electronic contracts in China are legally binding if done correctly
In the digital era, legal contracts in China have undergone a transformative shift, moving from traditional paper-based agreements to...
Third-Party Hiring Agencies facilitate HR in China but do not protect a company’s IP
Foreign companies operating in China often use third-party hiring agencies to help them manage employees, minimizing risks but exposing...
Foreign companies receiving data from China are subject of Chinese SCCs
In an effort to protect transfers of personal information from China to other countries, the Chinese Cyberspace Administration (CAC)...
Employment documents play a key role in establishing a constructive work relationship
Navigating China’s employment landscape can be difficult for any foreign company. Whether it is a first time hire or the drafting of...
Jurisdiction of Labour Tribunal could be questioned depending on the case
Several pieces of legislation govern employment relationships in China, among them the Labor Law, the Employment Contract Law,...
China’s provinces continue to increase their minimum wage
During the past decade, Chinese workers’ minimum wage improved dramatically and continues to rise. Currently, Shanghai offers the highest...
Foreign professionals face new challenges in post-COVID China
The recent COVID-19 pandemic forced many foreign executives living and working in China, who had initially no intentions of leaving, to...
Comprehensive work hour systems in China can be beneficial for companies and employees
A competitive market with diversified work structures may require a more flexible schedule. In China, companies can adopt variable work...
Foreigners working in Shanghai must be enrolled in Chinese Social Insurance System
The lifting of COVID restrictions in China opened the possibility for foreign professionals to start or resume commercial activities in...
Companies in China must evaluate HR strategies and adjust them to post-COVID-19 era
Since China lifted most of its COVID-19 restrictions, companies have started to reconsider their human resources strategies. Many...
Rapidly ageing population pushes China to promote its new private pension scheme
Faced with a rapidly ageing population and the shortfall of their two existing pension schemes, China has decided to launch its first...
Chinese authorities enforce mandated working hours, sending clear signal to companies
The Chinese authorities have been enforcing the mandated working hours specified in local labor laws, sending a clear signal to...
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