Labor Law

Foreign companies are contemplating how to restructure their loss-making or low-profit China operations. There are several good options available, and several unwise choices, too. By Ghislain de Mareuil and Julie Tong, DLA Piper, Shanghai.

Luigi Bendi and Gianluca D'AgnoloChiomenti Studio [email protected], [email protected] Italy, terms of employment are governed…

Employers in China are facing more labour arbitrations as employees take advantage of free tribunals and increased rights. Foreign companies are at most risk. They must keep good documentation and pay close attention to balancing internal rules and local law.

Temporary local rules will fill the gaps

Move is part of wider labour law developments

Local rules rolled out first in hope of easing business pressures

Enterprises owing workers wages may be ordered to stop operations.

State Council rules out iron-rice-bowl employment contracts.

The State Council has issued new implementation rules for China's Employment Contract Law《劳动合同法》. This is the government's latest effort…