Employment Law & Practice in China

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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.