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Labor Case Study: Work Permit Compliance for Foreign Employees in China
In China, foreigners are only allowed to work after they obtain an official work permit and residence permit. Failing to do so will result in a fine of up to RMB 20,000. Here, we present a case study that illustrates the risks of hiring a foreign worker without providing a work permit in China.
Case Study: Labor Contract Compliance in China
In China, a company’s failure to have a labor contract in writing with an employee can result in paying the employee double wages each month. Here, we present a case study that illustrates the risks of hiring an HR manager without a written contract in China.
Understanding IT’s Increasing Role in HR Administration Work in China
Software platforms are playing an increasingly important role in bridging the information gap between payroll processors and their clients. Those same platforms are now being harnessed to generate and store the various HR administration records that companies need to maintain.
Hiring Disabled Workers in China: Incentives and Challenges
The preferential policies that exist for disabled workers in China mainly revolve around tax breaks or exemptions. However, the ease with which companies can qualify for these benefits varies, with eligibility often hinging on either the size or the location of the company.
Labor Case Study: Social Insurance Contribution in China
Is it legal for an employee to voluntarily give up their social insurance premium in China? In this article, we present a case study that illustrates the social insurance contribution process, and break down the relevant labor laws and regulations in China.
How IT is Changing Payroll Processing and HR Admin in China – New Issue of China Briefing Magazine
The latest issue of China Briefing Magazine, focusing on how IT is changing payroll processing and HR admin in China, is out now and available for download in the Asia Briefing bookstore.
Saving Your Labor Costs: Social Insurance Premiums Reduced in China
For some time now, rising labor costs in China have been setting off alarms among foreign investors. This is mainly due to the country’s increasing minimum wage levels, living standards, as well as its social security system, which has been extensively developed over the past decades.
Handling Mass Layoffs in China’s Manufacturing Sector
According to the American Chamber of Commerce, 20 percent of American manufacturers in China plan to lay off employees in the coming year. However, implementing mass layoffs in China is a complicated procedure that requires adherence to strict procedures and, in some instances, explicit government approval.
