Labor Law

Process for assessment of occupational diseases simplified for workers.

A worker may request for 30% of his/her average wage for performance of non-compete obligation.

Using labour dispatch workers is a well-established and popular model in China, but the system has been difficult to regulate effectively. The latest amendments to the Employment Contract Law are a step forward, but enforcement remains crucial

Using labour dispatch workers is a well-established and popular model in China, but the system has been difficult to regulate effectively. The latest amendments to the Employment Contract Law are a step forward, but enforcement remains crucial

Interpretation gives definition to labour remuneration.

An Opinion from the Supreme People's Court over employment contracts has given welcome guidance on non-compete compensation amounts and deals with some of the most common labour dispute problems

An Opinion from the Supreme People's Court over employment contracts has given welcome guidance on non-compete compensation amounts and deals with some of the most common labour dispute problems

Employment by way of placement is a supplementary form and may only be applied to temporary, ancillary or substitute positions.

The amendments to China's 2008 Employment Contract Law have closed some loopholes but simplistic definitions and vague wording have created new ones. Questions also remain over how aggressively the new Law will be enforced