Managing Labor Disputes And Termination Of Employment Institute for China Studies

Overview

Participants in the Managing Labor Disputes And Termination Of Employment course from Institute for China Studies will gain a clear understanding of the rights and obligations of both employers and employees in these contexts.

Labor disputes in China can be addressed through several channels, including negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and court proceedings. This course explores each stage of the dispute resolution process, examining the key characteristics, regulations, and procedural requirements that govern the responsibilities of all parties involved.

Participants will also study the legal grounds for terminating employment relationships, learning when employers and employees are permitted to unilaterally end a contract, when termination is prohibited, and how mutual agreements can offer favorable outcomes for both sides. In addition, the course covers the legal framework for financial compensation, offering practical insights into how severance payments are calculated under various circumstances, ensuring participants are equipped to make informed decisions within China’s evolving labor law environment.

Objectives

• In this course you will learn different ways how to manage and mitigate labor disputes and the different ways to terminate employment relationships.
• You will develop an understanding of the different steps part of the dispute escalation trajectory in China, and how follow up on each of these steps is legally structured.
• You will gain in-depth insights in how to manage labor disputes with employees who hold individual employment contracts, collective employment contracts and with employees who hold placement contracts.
• You will get insight into the legal grounds for terminating employment relationships, executed unilaterally by the employee, by the employer as well as termination following mutual agreement.
• You will learn when it is compulsory for the employer to pay financial compensation to the employee upon termination of the labor contract, as well as how compensation is calculated.