2012 Review: Employment Law - Exit-entry Law, female workers and social insurance

January 04, 2013 | BY

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For the first time, the Standing Committee produced a unified immigration law, which encourages foreign talent to work in China. Social insurance schemes also became more attractive as international agreements were signed, putting an end to double contributions

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China's first uniform Exit-entry Law

Promulgated on June 30 2012, the PRC Exit-entry Administration Law (中华人民共和国出境入境管理法) is the first major reform to China's immigration laws since 1986. When the Law becomes effective on July 1 2013, it will repeal the Law for Foreigners and the Law for Citizens, creating a unified immigration law.

The Law tackles illegal employment and lays out harsh consequences for non-compliance. It also provides new opportunities for recruiting foreign talent under a separate visa category.

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