Labor Law

The recently issued PRC Employment Contract Law affects all employment relationships in the PRC. Increased employee protection is provided by requirements for the establishment, implementation, amendment and termination of contracts.

Requiring that employers conclude written employment contracts with all full-time employees within 30 days of their start date, the law provides basic requirements for the establishment, implementation, amendment and termination of these contracts.

More attention should be paid to low-paid front-line workers.

Environmental protection, energy consumption, employee treatment and equipment quality included in the criteria for engaging in processing trade.

Lily Wei Zhou, Freshfields Bruckhaus [email protected] April 4 2007, the Chinese government's official newspaper, People's Daily,…

Only construction projects of a significant investment amount are now subject to health scrutiny by the Ministry of Health.

Amid public fervour over low wages for fast-food workers, labour authorities have taken action in favour of workers. On April 10 2007, The Guangdong Department…

Amid public fervour over low wages for fast-food workers, labour authorities have taken action in favour of workers. On April 10 2007, The Guangdong Department…

Employers required to employ a certain ratio of disabled persons.