Tag: contracts

CHINA | Getting Employment Contracts Right

Understanding and implementing written employment contracts are essential to business operations. Well-written employment contracts help companies avoid labour disputes or lengthy disputes. In China, the Labour Law and Labour Contract Law of the People’s Republic of China establishes strict provisions for employment contracts. Violating employers can face harsh penalties, so it is crucial to get…

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CHINA | Q&A on Contract Conclusion and Validity

From the simplest to the most complex business transactions, robust contracts are essential. Specifically defining clear clauses are crucial to the contract conclusion and validity. At Horizons, we encounter many foreign companies drafting contracts without the mandatory clauses or drafted in English. Without taking the reasonable steps, the contract may not provide significant protection during…

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Protecting your labour contract during cross-border disputes between the People’s Republic of China and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Disputes in labour matters involving cross-border elements can add an extra layer of complexity to your business. Specifically, court judgements awarded in one place but requested to be enforced in another place often require re-litigation in the court of the requested place. Customarily, the length of time and costs involved in pursuing multiple litigations could…

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