Structuring Employment in China Institute for China Studies

Overview

To translate law and regulations into business practice, examples of provisions which can be included in individual employment contracts drafted in accordance with the PRC Labour Contract Law are provided. Each provision is substantiated by additional information on the purpose of the provision, the meaning and implication of its content, and further information on the background to place the provision in a broader context.

Work placement in China is common. In this Structuring Employment Contracts In China course from  Institute for China Studies  the structuring of work placement arrangements between the hiring company, staffing firm and dispatched employee is discussed in detail, as well as restrictions applicable to work placement, remuneration and return of dispatched workers.

Further focus goes out to the employment handbook. The PRC Labour Contract Law requires employers to draft and implement an employment handbook within their organizations, which lists the rights of the employees, and specifies employment obligations. Employment handbooks should be regarded as an extension of the employment relationship in which the company clearly communicates the companies’ policies to its employees.

Objectives

• You will develop in-depth insights in the requirements for conclusion of the different types of employment contracts.

• You will learn to translate law and regulations into business practice, utilizing examples of provisions which can be included in individual employment contracts drafted in accordance with the PRC Labour Contract Law.

• You will develop a profound understanding on the regulations regarding work placement and will become able to establish arrangements between the hiring company, staffing firm and dispatched employee.

• You will earn insights in the purpose and functioning of employment handbooks.