Labor Law

Despite China's Employment Contract Law offering uniform rules over non-compete clauses, employers are still unsure of the best way to structure these agreements and how to deal with rules that vary from province to province

Louise Jing, labour counsel for General Electric, talks to China Law & Practice about taking a different approach when it comes to national and provincial-level regulations and dealing with local authorities

The Social Insurance Law received a mixed reception from foreigners worried about increased tax burdens. Many provinces have yet to issue implementing regulations, but new international agreements to end double contributions could change that

New draft Regulations will allow companies listed in China to offer stock ownership plans that could increase staff retention, but without additional incentives employees may be reluctant to participate

The Employment Contract Law is under review and has generated much public debate over the use of labour dispatch workers, but are the amendments enough to alter China's labour market?

The new, unified Exit-entry Law clarifies illegal employment, contains a new visa category and should enable records to be managed centrally. But there are concerns that a Law intended to make managing immigration and foreign labour more efficient could deter foreigners from bringing their skills to the country

Michael Hickman and Lesli Ligorner provide foreign investors with a guide to setting up a R&D facility in China. They consider location, IP and labour issues, and give crucial advice for protecting the facility's creations

When the Law comes into effect on July 1 2013, the work-type residence permits of foreigners will be valid from 90 days to five years while the non-work-type residence permits will be valid from 180 days to five years.

Michael Hickman and Lesli Ligorner provide foreign investors with a guide to setting up a R&D facility in China. They consider location, IP and labour issues, and give crucial advice for protecting the facility's creations