Employment Law China

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Gain an appreciation for Chinese employment law and get to grips with practical aspects of managing a cross-cultural workforce
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1-day interactive seminar
24 Feb 2011
London £550 + VAT

Employment Law China in brief:

A highly practical approach to essential employment law and practice in China. Forward-thinking businesses are eager to gain a competitive edge by establishing operations in China. More than ever, professionals who have or expect to have responsibility for staff in China are faced with the challenge of finding timely quality information on relevant employment law and practice.

This original seminar, facilitated by top pan-Asian law firm Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, will clarify the legislative framework and new legal developments in China. It will also address the practical aspects of managing a cross-cultural workforce, and provide you with an accurate understanding of critical Chinese employment issues to consider when setting up and maintaining operations in China.

This event is CPD accredited.

Designed for:

Designed for HR directors and managers, employment law advisers, employee relations professionals and line managers who have, or expect to have, responsibility for staff in China

Training highlights:

  • Summary of Chinese employment legislation: core issues, developments and trends
  • Clear explanations of the impact of local laws on employment practices, facilitated by practical application to workplace scenarios
  • Practical employment contract drafting exercise
  • Learn how to manage operations in China: attracting talent and successful expansion through mergers and acquisitions
  • Network and share experiences with other HR professionals with responsibility for China
  • Become equipped to advise colleagues on vital aspects of employment law issues in China

The Programme

09:00
Registration and coffee
09:30
An overview of the employment law framework in China
  • Business operations in China: setting the scene
  • Introduction to Chinese employment law
  • Clarifying the legal framework for organisations operating in China
  • Examining different types of employment
  • New Labour Contract Law: an introduction
10:15
Hiring employees in China: employment contracts and service contracts
  • Offering employment: impact of Employment Promotion Law and discriminatory practices
  • Drafting terms of employment contracts
  • Terms and conditions: duration, probationary periods, salary, sick pay and holidays, notice, termination, confidentiality and IP isssues
  • Supplementing service company employment contracts
  • Collective bargaining
  • Local labour regulations and variances
11:15
Coffee and networking
11:30
Dispute resolution: grievances, disciplinary issues and dismissals
  • Termination of employment
  • Grounds for dismissal
  • Disciplinary procedures
  • Redundancies and reorganisations
  • Labour Dispute Mediation and Arbitration Law
  • Unions
  • Consultation procedures
12:45
Question & answer session
13:00
Lunch
14:00
Employment of expatriates and foreigners: structuring employment contracts
  • Globalisation of the Workforce – Immigration and Expatriate Issues and Panel Discussion  
  • Movement of employees in and out of China
  • Typical employment arrangements
  • Work and residency permits
  • Global tax efficient structures
  • Individual tax planning
  • Rules for employees from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan
  • Chinese immigration rules and regulations
  • Issues for UK employers
15:00
Coffee and networking
15:15
Operating for success in a Chinese business environment –case studies
  • Day-to-day management: practical issues to consider
  • Interacting with Chinese employees on shore or off-site
  • Cultural differences in business practice
  • Strategies for success
16:30
End of seminar

Client testimonials

Very useful - time well spent and gave insight into some of the potential pitfalls faced within the legislation for the region

—Kerry Lewis, Resource & Development Manager, Jane's Information Group

Excellent, all questions answered very well. Comprehensive and exceptional skill of the trainers

—Joanne Hatton, HR Manager, Severn Trent Services

Very enjoyable and I learned a lot!

—Nicola Isdale, HR Manager International, H & R ChemPharm (UK) Ltd

Excellent delivery and interesting

—Sue Hayward, Global Head HR, Ecosecurties

Good course, my mind is now swimming with thoughts of what to do next so very useful and thought provoking.

—Jenny Ware, Senior HR Business Partner, Ultra Electronics Airport Systems

A good introduction by a knowledgable trainer

—Nicola Masson, HR Manager, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Very informative and useful

—Nicola Parkinson, HR Manager, Vivalis Ltd

Educational – I hadn’t realised how much I didn’t know!

—Karen Hallam, HR Manager, Camira Fabrics

Extremely beneficial and worthwhile course. Elizabeth was very informative and personable

—Helen Gallagher, HR Manager, Premier Group

Very good, detailed overview – exactly what I wanted

—Catherine Storr, HR Services Manager, Arco Ltd

Venue details

Venue details will be confirmed shortly.

For further information on the training facilities we use, please call us on +44 (0)20 8371 7010

Trainers

Our People

Elizabeth Cole

Elizabeth is a partner in the Shanghai office of Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP.  She is admitted as a solicitor in Australia (NSW, Victoria and Queensland), England & Wales and Hong Kong and as an attorney in California.

Elizabeth has more than 12 years experience in corporate, commercial, projects and financing matters related to the PRC advising foreign companies on the establishment and operation of their businesses in the PRC, including preparation of the joint venture agreements, articles of association and all associated contracts such as land use contracts, trademark licences, management contracts and technology transfer agreements.  Elizabeth also specialises in advising foreign companies on all aspects of their local and expatriate employment relationships from establishment or acquisition through to termination. 

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Testimonials

“Excellent delivery and interesting ”

— Sue Hayward, Global Head HR,
Ecosecurties

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  • Significant cost savings
  • Choice of time and location
  • Flexible delivery options

 

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