Hiring Employees in China

A presentation brought to you by our law firm in China

1

2

Doing Business in China

China is an emerging market that offers opportunities for investments in a large number of business fields.

Companies in China can hire migrant workers or Chinese nationals. The impressive number of economically active population is an advantage for employers.

3

Employment in China

The Chinese workforce has a longstanding tradition for work in the manufacturing industry, but in recent years a shift has been made from manufacturing to services.

Primary industry is the largest employer in China, with secondary industry following close behind.

4

Employment Law in China

The Employment Law in China is the legal source for establishing the rights and obligations when hiring employees, either foreign or local.

The types of work agreements, the annual leave or maternity benefits are described in this law.

5

Hiring Foreign Employees in China

Investors can hire foreign employees in China, if their skillset is best fitted for the job. A preliminary authorization for local authorities is needed to hire foreign employees.

Branches or subsidiaries in China are the types of companies that hire foreign employees most often.

6

The Employee’s Rights in China

Employees in China have the right to fair treatment and the benefits they are entitled to by law.

A work agreement is based on remuneration, according to the minimum wage in China. Overtime payments can be applicable and employees are entitled to a certain amount of vacation days per year.

7

The Employer’s Obligations in China

The Chinese employer must grant his employees the annual leave, sick days and the maternity benefits, as stated by law.

Any dismissal of employees should be conducted fairly and observing the legal grounds for dismissal in China.

8

The Employment Contract in China

The following information is included in an employment contract in China:

job description, work hours and annual leave;

remuneration and social security obligations; workplace safety and health; termination date (if applicable); identification details for the parties.

9

Terminating an Employment Agreement in China

An employment agreement is considered terminated if it is not renewed after its expirations date (for those contracts with a fixed period of time).

Employment contract terminations before term must be made with a legal notice.

10

Assistance for Hiring Employees in China

Our experts can help you comply with the legal requirements for hiring employees, concluding or terminating employment contracts.

You can contact our law firm in China for more details regarding an employer’s obligations towards its personnel.

Thank you for your attention!

For more information please contact us at: (+44)203-287 0408 (for international clients)office@lawyerschina.net www.lawyerschina.net

11