China labour law for employers

Employment & HR

Hire, manage, and exit staff in China with locally compliant advice. We connect you with China employment counsel for contracts, policies, and disputes.

Matters we coordinate

Labour contracts, labour disputes, staff handbooks and policies, corporate training, protection of trade secrets and non-compete agreements, and counselling on expat employment.

Labour contracts

Compliant written contracts, probation, secondments, and renewals under PRC labour law.

Labour disputes

Negotiation, mediation, and labour arbitration support when employee claims arise.

Handbooks, policies & training

Staff handbooks, workplace policies, and corporate training aligned with China practice.

Trade secrets, non-competes & expats

Protection of trade secrets and non-compete agreements, plus counselling on expat employment.

How we work with you

A clear liaison process — China counsel handles the legal work; we keep you informed in English.

01

HR briefing

Headcount, locations, and priority risks (hire, restructure, or dispute).

02

Counsel match

Introduce China employment specialists for your cities and sector.

03

Documents & advice

Contracts, policies, or dispute strategy delivered in bilingual form.

04

Ongoing support

Follow-up on filings, settlements, or training roll-out.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are non-compete agreements enforceable in China?
Often yes if scope, duration, geography, and compensation requirements are met. China counsel will review your template against local rules.

Need China employment counsel?

Get a free consultation with our UK liaison. We'll assess your requirements and connect you with China counsel for a clear proposal.

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