At a Glance

• China’s employment law continues to evolve, with recent reforms affecting statutory retirement, protections for overage workers, public holiday entitlements, and post-employment non-compete agreements.
• The legal frameworks and enforcement priorities in China differ significantly from those in the United States.
• Multinational employers should tailor their compliance strategies to local legal requirements to manage risk and ensure operational alignment.

China’s regulatory landscape continues to evolve, presenting both challenges and opportunities for multinational employers. The legal framework places strong emphasis on employee protections, and its complexity is compounded by regional variations in local rules, interpretations, and enforcement practices.

This article highlights recent legal developments and includes comparisons to U.S. law to help multinational employers spot primary risks and understand how the two jurisdictions differ. This comparative perspective can help global teams understand China’s legal landscape and evaluate how it may impact broader employment strategies.

Statutory Retirement Reform and Protection for Workers Working Beyond Statutory Retirement Age

Chinese Legal Framework Overview and Why it Matters to Employers

China’s employment law is highly structured and protective of employee rights, with tenure playing a critical role in determining statutory entitlements such as severance. Employees typically begin on fixed-term contracts,...

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