China: Employee Rights/ Labour Relations

Foreign employers in China often believe signed vacation policies protect them from annual leave disputes, but Chinese law places the burden of arranging, tracking, and compensating statutory leave squarely on the employer. This article examines how cumulative work history determines entitlements, why "use it or lose it" clauses fail without proper documentation, and what compliance gaps emerge when companies wait for employees to request time off instead of proactively managing leave obligations.

This article examines the legal framework governing foreign nationals' employment in China, analyzing key regulations including employment permit requirements, labor relationship recognition standards, and legal liabilities for non-compliant hiring practices. Through systematic review of statutory provisions and judicial precedents, it reveals critical compliance boundaries and divergent judicial interpretations in cross-border employment disputes.

然而，多数企业尚未敏锐察觉到这一审判趋势的转变。在提供咨询时，我们常遇到企业的不解与抵触。但无论是否理解，这都是企业今后必须直面的现实：当解除行为被判定违法且面临恢复劳动关系时，企业该如何应对？是带有情绪地二次解除，还是妥善安排工作、积极履行合同并加强管理A

2026年2月6日，针对《欧盟市场禁止强迫劳动产品条例》（Regulation on prohibiting products made with forced labour on the Union market，以下简称"《禁止强迫劳动条例》"）规定的将于2026年6月14日前颁布的《

On February 4, 2026, the General Office of the National Healthcare Security Administration issued the Notice on Conducting Collective Interviews with Designated Medical Institutions for Mental Illnesses...

On Oct. 10, 2025, China formally implemented the Administrative Measures for the Compulsory Deregistration of Company Registration (measures)...

China's strong economy, large manufacturing base and burgeoning consumer market make it an irresistible place for many Western companies to do business.

Imagine this: your Shanghai HR manager picks up the phone. A local employment bureau officer is on the line. Within days, inspectors arrive at your offices...

2025年7月29日，北京市第一中级人民法院（"北京一中院"）召开新闻发布会。在发布会上，北京一中院发布涉竞业限制典型案例6例，并就该院审理竞&#