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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...

Terminating an employee in China can be a complicated process

In China, terminating an employee is more difficult and often more expensive than in other countries. The Chinese Labor Contract Law...

Termination of employees in China must be done legally to avoid costly complications

Many foreign entities in China fail to terminate their employees correctly, exposing the company to costly complications and serious...

Third-party social insurance contributions are illegal under Chinese Social Insurance Law

Companies in China with employees working in cities where the firm doesn’t have a registered address may seek to engage third-party local...

How privacy law in China will impact employment management process

The Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL), designed to protect the privacy rights of individuals living in China, will have a...

Electronic labor contracts are binding in China and more efficient

Electronic labor contracts are not only more economic but help reduce paperwork and increase efficiency. In China, since March 2020, when...

Court ends “996” and marks a shift in China’s overtime work culture

The “996 work culture” in China, a practice where employees work from 9am to 9pm six days a week, will no longer be accepted. The...