Employment & Labour
Workforce counsel for Chinese and foreign-invested employers operating in the PRC.
We advise employers under the PRC Labour Law, Labour Contract Law and local implementing rules. Our work helps businesses manage their people, complete required consultation procedures and reduce the risk of labour arbitration and litigation.
- Employment contracts, HR policies and workplace documentation
- Incentive schemes, including share-based arrangements where local law allows
- Employee transfers, economic layoffs, severance and termination strategy
- Disciplinary processes, democratic consultation procedures and labour claims
- Non-compete, confidentiality and restrictive covenants
- Working hours, overtime, social insurance, housing fund, work permits and secondments
The desk predominantly represents companies, boards and management. Where disputes arise, we support employers through mandatory labour arbitration, subsequent court proceedings and negotiated settlements, including sensitive senior exits.