China Employment Law Compliance for U.S. Employers: How to manage contracts, regulations, and people

China Employment Law Webinar Recording

China is making every effort to draw in international businesses and add to its already booming economy. Many American organizations are attracted to this overseas business opportunity, especially when inexpensive labor and lower production costs are dangling in front of their faces like proverbial carrots.

However, the lower cost of doing business comes with strings attached, and employers contemplating operations in China can quickly find themselves in legal hot water if they haven't done their homework. Chinese laws are significantly different from those in the United States, which means the slightest of errors can blow up into a major employment lawsuit.

From a nonexistent at-will employment policy to a benefits system that may not always be beneficial, employers contemplating business operations in China and those already operating there need to understand the complexities of the laws and how to reduce their risk of legal liability.

As an HR professional, it's crucial for you to have a solid understanding of the dos and don't for doing business in China, so you can help your organization cut through the legal red tape when setting up shop or simply sending your employees overseas. 

Participate in this interactive webinar, and you'll learn:

• Four things every employment contract in China must include
• How long you have to enter into a written labor contract with your employees (The penalty for getting it wrong could force you to shell out twice the agreed upon salary)
• Three kinds of employment terms (definite, indefinite, or piecemeal) you must be aware of before you employ in China
• The dangers of indefinite contracts and what path you should take instead
• A timeline for employee termination and the exceptions to that rule
• The ins and outs of China's nearly non-existent "at-will" employment policy and why this needs to be on your radar (“You’re fired” doesn’t translate in China)
• An overview of protected classes in China and tips to avoid discriminatory practices
• Seven things you MUST address in the application process
• The dangers of hiring an employee who has not properly terminated his previous contract and how to avoid this situation entirely
• What China’s new Social Insurance Law means to foreign workers and their employers, including an overview of the Chinese benefits system

Chinese employment laws differ from those in the U.S. in many ways, so it's crucial for you to stay up-to-date on the latest developments. Register now risk free for this informative event

This webinar was recorded on Wednesday, February 15, 2012

China Employment Law Compliance for U.S. Employers: How to manage contracts, regulations, and people

About Your Speaker:

Attorney Carolyn Lam, an associate with Ford & Harrison LLP, concentrates her practice on representing management in both labor and employment matters. Her practice includes all aspects of EEO claims, including harassment, discrimination and retaliation cases. Ms. Lam has represented clients in jury and bench trials and before administrative agencies. She has represented clients in a variety of employment related matters, handling all stages of the cases from intake to settlement or trial including client and witness communication, drafting pleadings, discovery, taking depositions and preparing responses to summary judgment motions and motions to dismiss.