China: Employee Rights/ Labour Relations

It is not uncommon for foreign companies that have not established a representative office, subsidiary, or any other form of business presence in China to nonetheless carry out business activities—such as sourcing and procurement—through local teams based in China. In these circumstances, some foreign companies enter into service agreements with Chinese human resources providers, under which the provider acts as the nominal employer (commonly referred to as an Employer of Record, or "EOR").

On June 1, 2026, the State Council promulgated the Regulations of the State Council on Outbound Investment (hereinafter referred to as the "Regulations"). The Regulations, consisting of 34 articles, shall take effect on July 1, 2026, and apply to activities in which domestic investors in China directly or indirectly acquire equity, assets, or other related interests in enterprises in other countries (regions).

中国专利制度规定，职务发明创造被授予专利权后，聘用单位应当对发明人给予奖励和报酬。本文结合中国专利法及相关规定、判例和实践，详细

Clear rules and consistent implementation remain the most effective tools for managing work-injury risk.

From December 26 to 30, 2025, Beijing and Shanghai respectively published typical labor dispute cases. The disputes involving non-compete restrictions offered...

Effective December 1, 2024, the Chinese government has merged the work permit card with the social security card to improve administrative efficiency and eliminate the issuance of physical work permit cards.

The Supreme People's Court issued the Interpretation (II) of the Supreme People's Court on Issues Concerning the Application of Law in the Trial of Labor Dispute Cases...

2025年8月1日，最高人民法院发布《关于审理劳动争议案件适用法律问题的解释（二）》（下称《解释二》），将于9月1日正式施行。

Joint liability of affiliated entities regarding remuneration & benefits in co-employment arrangements.