Category: Employment

CHINA | Labour Disputes

China labour disputes can be extremely costly for companies. Whilst robust employee handbooks, policies and procedures can reduce employee disputes, workplace conflicts can still arise. If left unchecked, companies can face not only legal liabilities but also internal operational disruptions, decreased morale and productivity, as well as possible external reputation damages. Under the Labour Law…

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CHINA | Hiring and Firing Temporary Employees

Hiring temporary employees can provide an affordable solution to manage workload fluctuations. Specifically, if there are unexpected employee absences or special projects which requires specialists onboard or extra employees to balance out the workload. At Horizons, we encounter European companies with Chinese subsidiaries who hire part-time personnel or utilise third-party employment agencies, without establishing the…

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CHINA | Employment Visas – Getting It Right

Obtaining employment visas for foreign nationals in China can be daunting. Often companies do not strictly adhere to the relevant rules and regulations, during the application process. As a result, companies can face delays and some cases visa rejections. At Horizons, we advise companies to factor in ample time to process the visa including additional…

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