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04 Sep 2026
Collective Layoffs During a Foreign-Invested Factory Relocation in China: Sequencing the Workforce Plan Without Undermining the Restructuring
A foreign-invested manufacturer decides to relocate part of its Nanjing production, consolidate operations into another China entity and reduce headcount. The legal risk is not si…
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04 Sep 2026
China Non-Compete Agreements After SPC Interpretation II: How Employers Should Redesign Eligibility, Scope, Compensation and Exit Procedures Before the Next Employee Defection
A technology company in Qingdao requires almost every engineer, sales manager and middle manager to sign the same two-year post-employment non-compete. The clause covers “all comp…
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31 Jul 2026
Shanghai Employment and Labor Lawyers & Legal Guide
Looking for employment and labor lawyers in Shanghai? This hub explains how employment and labor work plays out in Shanghai—China's leading commercial and financial center—and con…
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30 Jul 2026
Guangzhou Employment and Labor Lawyers & Legal Guide
Looking for employment and labor lawyers in Guangzhou? This hub explains how employment and labor work plays out in Guangzhou—South China's trade and manufacturing hub—and connect…
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30 Jul 2026
Shenzhen Employment and Labor Lawyers & Legal Guide
Looking for employment and labor lawyers in Shenzhen? This hub explains how employment and labor work plays out in Shenzhen—a Greater Bay Area tech and manufacturing powerhouse—an…
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30 Jul 2026
Beijing Employment and Labor Lawyers & Legal Guide
Looking for employment and labor lawyers in Beijing? This hub explains how employment and labor work plays out in Beijing—China's political and regulatory capital—and connects you…
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28 Jul 2026
Wrongful Termination: Employment Without Written Contract
An employee with 110,000 RMB annual salary but no written contract suffered a workplace injury. The legal team claimed double wages under Labor Contract Law Article 82. A creative…
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26 Jul 2026
Can Your Employer Send a Non-Lawyer to Court? Employment Litigation in China
When a Chinese employer faces labor arbitration, sending a department manager or HR assistant instead of qualified counsel is a common cost-cutting move — and often an expensive o…
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26 Jul 2026
Employment Discrimination in China: Legal Standards and Remedies for Foreign Workers
Employment discrimination disputes in China draw on employment promotion rules, labor contract law, and specialized protections. Foreign workers face extra layers around work auth…
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26 Jul 2026
Workplace Sexual Harassment in China: Legal Protections and Remedies
Workplace sexual harassment law in China combines Civil Code personality rights, women's rights legislation, and employer safety duties. Employees need preservation habits; employ…
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26 Jul 2026
Labor and Employment Law Compliance in Vietnam: A Guide for Chinese-Invested Manufacturing Enterprises
Vietnam's Labor Code 2019 (effective 2021) introduced significant reforms affecting all employers operating in Vietnam, including the growing number of Chinese-invested manufactur…
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21 Jul 2026
Wrongful Dismissal and Employment Standards Compliance for Chinese Employers in British Columbia
Canadian employment law requires employers to provide reasonable notice of termination or pay in lieu. Chinese companies with British Columbia operations must understand provincia…
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19 Jul 2026
Wrongful Termination in China: Understanding Your Rights to Compensation (2n Rule)
Understanding Wrongful Termination Compensation Under Chinese Labor Law When an employer unlawfully terminates an employment contract, Chinese labor law provides strong protection…
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19 Jul 2026
Employment Termination and Severance Under Chinese Labor Law: A Guide for Multinational Employers
Understanding Employment Termination Under Chinese Labor Law Employment termination is one of the highest-risk areas for employers operating in China. The Labor Contract Law estab…
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17 Jul 2026
Wrongful Termination in Dadukou: Grounds, Procedure and Employee Remedies
This article examines employment termination connected with Dadukou, including statutory grounds, evidence, consultation and notice, protected employees, severance, reinstatement…
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