Other Briefings
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.
China’s Labor Dispatch Laws Come into Effect, Signalling Sweeping Change for Employment Structures
New labor regulations came fully into effect in China last week, with the intention of preventing companies from abusing labor dispatch. Employers must now reduce their dispatched staff to 10 percent of the company’s total employees, where before there was no limit.
Terminating a Contract on the Grounds of Resume Fraud in China
Due largely to China’s increasingly competitive job market, the amount of cases of applicants falsifying their CVs has risen sharply in recent years. In this article, we examine the laws that govern resume fraud and detail how employers can protect themselves from it.
Special Feature: Firing Senior Management in China
When it comes to hiring and firing in China, foreign managers and investors should not hold preconceived ideas about the strictness of China’s laws.Firing senior managers is an especially complicated process in China that requires a thorough understanding of the country’s laws.
Labor Case Study: Terminating a Manager in China
Firing managers is an especially complicated process in China that requires a thorough understanding of the country’s laws. In this article, we present a case study that illustrates how a successful termination can be made.
Common Labor Issues Encountered During the Reduction of a Business’s Operations
During a downturn in the Chinese economy, shifting operations to a less expensive location can be particularly attractive for foreign investors. However, not all employees will be willing to be relocated, and problems often arise as a result.
China’s New ‘Family Planning’ Regulations: What They Contain and How They’ll Affect Foreign Businesses
The New Year has heralded significant reform to China’s family planning legislation, as the government looks to shift its course to a ‘two-child policy’ and re-balance China’s population. In this article, we discuss the new policy in detail and examine how it will impact foreign businesses.
