《中华人民共和国劳动争议调解仲裁法》（“《调解仲裁法》”）于2007年12月29日通过，并于2008年5月1日起生效。该法在很大程度上改变了原有的劳动争议调解仲裁制度。本文主要通过新旧制度的对比，分析该法带来的新变化。Continue Reading 中国劳动争议调解仲裁制度的新变化—-解读《中国人民共和国劳动争议调解仲裁法》
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New Developments in the Mediation and Arbitration of Labor Disputes in China
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By Linda Liang of King & Wood’s Corporate Group
The Law on Mediation and Arbitration of Labor Disputes of the People’s Republic of China ("Mediation and Arbitration Law") was adopted on December 29, 2007 and became effective as of May 1, 2008. The law has significantly streamlined China’s labor dispute mediation and arbitration regime. This article will analyze these changes by comparing the old and new systems.Continue Reading New Developments in the Mediation and Arbitration of Labor Disputes in China
Employment Contract Law Implementation Regulations: Initial Thoughts
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Duan Haiyan, associate, Labor & Employment
The Implementation Regulations of the PRC Employment Contract Law, which has been anticipated for over a year, became effective on September 18, 2008. Overall, the Regulations are consistent with the spirit of the Employment Contract Law and resolves certain problems in its implementation. However, the Regulations have a relatively limited impact and failed to meet many expectations.
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Labor Arbitration Decision Vacated
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The First Intermediate Court of Beijing recently issued a landmark decision under the new Labor Mediation and Arbitration Law (effective May 1, 2008). Under the new law, only employees can appeal certain arbitration decisions, while the employer is only able to request the court to vacate arbitration decisions on certain narrow grounds.
Wu Jing, Attorney, Labor & Employment