China

Authors: Carol Zhu and Yinbing Chen The Human Resources and Social Security Department of Guangdong Province recently decided to launch a special operation across the whole province to crack down on illegal participation in and supplementary contribution of social insurance which will last till December 2022.  The special operation will mainly crack down on the […]

Authors: Carol Zhu and Yinbing Chen Mr. Sun (“Employee”) joined the education and training company (“Company”) in 2018 and served as a market planning specialist. In March 2020, the Company informed all staff via WeChat group that, before risk of the pandemic across the nation is completely eliminated, travelling out of the province requires reporting […]

Authors: Carol Zhu and Yinbing Chen The Beijing Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau issued the Circular on Further Protecting Employees’ Rights and Interests in Respects of Working Hours, Rest, and Leaves (the “Circular”).  According to the Circular, special inspection and regulatory actions will be organised and carried out during the period of 15 […]

Authors: Carol Zhu and Yinbing Chen The Supreme People’s Court released its interpretation on several issues concerning the application of the PRCs Anti-Unfair Competition Law (the “Judicial Interpretation“). The Judicial Interpretation was formulated to improve the rules for competition cases and stimulate a healthy and sustainable development of the economy.  According to the Judicial Interpretation, […]

Authors: Carol Zhu and Yinbing Chen Mr. Wang (“employee”) joined the information technology company (“Company A”) in 2018 and served as an intelligent data analyst. The two parties signed a non-compete agreement which imposed post-employment non-compete obligation upon the employee. After the employee resigned from Company A, he joined an internet company (“Company B”). Company […]