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In May 2014 the Beijing Municipal High People’s Court and Beijing Municipal Labour Dispute Arbitration Committee jointly issued the second Beijing opinion concerning labour disputes (the "Second Opinion").

Employers in China should review their marriage and maternity/paternity leave policies and practices, and keep up to date with the changing regulations.

China's Supreme People's Court has issued new guidance that fundamentally changes how non-compete clauses are enforced, shifting the focus from job titles and contract language to whether employees actually had access to confidential information. The interpretation, effective September 2025, requires employers to demonstrate that restrictions are proportionate and necessary, potentially invalidating broad standard-form clauses applied across entire workforces.

This post explains the type of China employee that can be bound by a non-compete provision and on the likelihood a China court will enforce such a non-compete.

Foreign-invested companies with any staff outside their registered location should keep abreast of these developments.

Currently, companies worldwide are called by both domestic and international regulations to become corporate citizens rather than merely profitable entities.

The PRC Labor Contract Law, effective since 1 January 2008, requires an enterprise to follow democratic procedures whenever it formulates or amends any rules or makes any important decisions that are directly related to the interests of the employees.

As a practicing PRC attorney, I have seen a lot of changes since Jan. 1, 2008 when the PRC Labor Contract Law became effective.

Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) was adopted on 1 November last year and applies to all individuals and organisation handling personal data.

Companies in Shanghai should consider what key developments mean for their business.

Disputes in labour matters involving cross-border elements can add an extra layer of complexity to your business.

China's National Immigration Administration (NIA) introduced new rules that took effect on 1 August 2019 to facilitate immigration matters and the exit and entry of foreigners nationwide

For December 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed that the Dates for Filing chart in the December 2023 Visa Bulletin...

Now that China has amended its Law on Population and Family Planning, it is a good time to review how China's employment laws treat pregnant and nursing employees.

In the landscape of international business, establishing regional offices in locations such as Hong Kong or mainland China is a strategic move for multinational...

BUREN's China Practice team provides essential updates on China's rapidly evolving legal and regulatory landscape, covering recent developments in labour law, foreign trade legislation, and EV battery recycling frameworks. This newsletter edition also announces the strategic expansion of their China Practice with a new partner appointment, offering practical insights for businesses operating in or with China.

This article describes the changes ahead or already in place in 2020 for employers in the People's Republic of China.