Other Briefings
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.
Labor Dispute Management in China – New Issue of China Briefing Magazine
The latest issue of China Briefing Magazine, focusing on labor dispute management and resolution in China, is out now and currently available to subscribers as a complimentary download.
Overtime Payments and Regulations in China
In this article, we look into the overtime regulations in China, which are typically regulated under the People’s Republic of China Labor Laws and give readers a brief introduction of how to calculate overtime payments in the country.
China Announces 2016 Official Holiday Schedule
China’s General Office of the State Council released the “Circular on the Arrangement of Certain Holidays in 2016 (guobanfamingdian [2015] No.18)” on December 10 and announced the official national holiday schedule for 2016.
R&D Pharmaceutical Professionals in China Under the Microscope
By Direct HR Pharmaceutical companies are expanding their manufacturing and R&D facilities in China at a rate four times greater than the forecasted investment for the United States during 2015 – 2022. This has caused a surging demand for R&D professionals in China from both local and global pharma companies and CROs that are actively […]
Z and M Visa Issues: Seven Things to be Aware of When Employing Foreign Staff in China
This article will not go through all the processes involved when hiring a foreign national in China. Rather, it will run through some of the less well-known but potentially important considerations regarding hiring foreign staff in China.
Paternity Leave in China: Regional Policies and Differences
China does not have unified legislation for paternity leave. Paternity leave policies are implemented on a municipal or provincial level by local population and family planning regulations, and can vary from 0 to 30 days. Learn more about China’s paternity policies here.
