By Linda Liang and Hongchuan Li King & Wood Mallesons’ Commercial & Regulatory group

On 24 November 2017, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of the People’s Republic of China (“MOHRSS”) issued the fifth list of documents to be annulled. The Measures for Severance Payment due to Violation or Termination of Employment Contracts[1]  (“No. 481”) is in this list.

This marks the official departure of the nearly 23 year old No.481 from the historical stage. How will its annulment affect employers and employees?
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