For the purpose of hiring employees in China, business owners must observe the Chinese Employment Law. Issues like remuneration, special rights, leave days and the termination of the employment contract have their own particularities according to the Chinese law. Our team of lawyers in China can help you hire personnel. You can request our services at:http://www.lawyerschina.net/

1. Hiring Employees in China
A presentation brought to you by our law firm in China
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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