Other Briefings
How to Manage Statutory Annual Leave in China
Statutory annual leave in China is generally based on an employee’s work experience/tenure. Here, we introduce China’s paid leave system, as well as the rules for carrying over untaken leave to the next year.
Shenzhen Housing Fund: Maximum Contribution Limit Lowered
The Shenzhen housing fund management center issued a notice on June 29, 2018, announcing a change to the maximum contribution base of the housing fund.
Using MPLS Networking to Improve Data Transmission in China
Multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) is a recent technology used to transmit data between two locations. In this article, we outline what MPLS networking entails and the value this networking technique offers for corporate users in China.
Beijing’s Minimum Wage to Rise September 1
On June 29, Beijing’s Human Resources and Social Security Bureau announced that the city will increase its minimum wage, effective September 1, 2018.
Guangdong’s Minimum Wages to Increase July 1
Last week, the Guangdong provincial government announced that they will increase the province’s statutory minimum wages from July 1, 2018.
Work Hour Systems in China
Work hour systems define specific work hours, rest periods, and overtime rates for employees. In China, there are three main legally defined work hour systems: the standard work hour system, the comprehensive work hour system, and the non-fixed (flexible) work hour system.
Why HR Should Care about VPN Use in China
Recent legal and regulatory developments – namely the sweeping new Cybersecurity Law and a campaign to “clean up” the Internet – have called into question the status quo of VPN usage in China.
How to Transfer a Work Permit to a New Employer in China
Chinese work permits are tied to the employer, which means that when changing jobs, the work permit must also be transferred to the new employer. Here, we look at how to transfer work permits between employers.
