Subjects:

Other Jurisdictions , China

Contents:

Chapter 1 Introduction to Employment Law in the People's Republic of China

Chapter 2 Representative Offices

Chapter 3 Recruitment

Chapter 4 The Employment Relationship and Employment Contracts

Chapter 5 Mergers and Acquisitions

Chapter 6 Working Hours, Overtime, Leave and Holidays

Chapter 7 Remuneration, Benefits, Stock Options and Social Insurance

Chapter 8 Occupational Health and Safety

Chapter 9 Termination of Employment

Chapter 10 Employer and Employee Interests: Trade Secrets, Confidentiality, Restrictive Covenants, Inventions and Copyright

Chapter 11 Employee Rights and Privacy Issues

Chapter 12 Individual Income Tax

Chapter 13 Labor Unions and Collective Bargaining In China

Chapter 14 Labor Disputes In China

Appendix 1 Labor Law of the People's Republic of China

Appendix 2 Law of the People's Republic of China on Employment Contracts

Appendix 3 Law of the People's Republic of China on the Promotion of Employment

Appendix 4 Labor Union Law of the People's Republic of China

Appendix 5 Law on the Mediation and Arbitration of Employment Disputes

Appendix 6 Table of Useful Websites

China's stature as the manufacturing hub for the world and its increasing status as an economic powerhouse has meant that almost all the major corporations in the world have a presence in China. This title provides the information you need to navigate and succeed in China's evolving employment marketplace.

With the passing of the new Employment Contract Law effective as of 1st January 2008 and a raft of other related laws, the landscape for businesses in China has completely changed. As the demand for labor grows and the economic and legal landscape in China evolves, this book provides practical and analytical commentary on the key issues faced by businesses. It also covers the impact and the changes brought about by the new law.

Key Benefits:-

• Timely: Published to enable coverage of the new laws that came into effect this year, giving you the latest insights into this developing area of law
• Hot topics - coverage of the issues that businesses need to be aware of
• Analysis of the application of the new laws and their impact on businesses
• Extensive case studies providing a practical approach to applying the changes
• Chapters focused on business application rather than pure legalease

To ensure you understand potential pitfalls of working in China, Employment Law & Practice in China addresses key issues including:-

• The legal position of a representative office
• Potential employment related liability when acquiring a Chinese company
• Risks involved in paying employees negotiable securities
• How to enforce non-solicitation clauses when the laws do not specifically provide for this

Employment Law & Practice in China includes in-depth analysis of the labor laws in China covering representative offices, employment contracts and employment relationships, mergers and acquisitions, labor disputes and other employment matters appended with English translations of the key Chinese laws by reputable legal experts.