Certificate Course
Structuring Employment In China
Develop the practical knowledge to establish compliant employment structures, manage employment risks and navigate China’s labor regulations effectively.
Certificate Course
4 weeks
approx. 4 hours/ week
100% online
Open Enrollment
EUR 499
Course Overview
In this course, you will develop a practical understanding of the different types of employment arrangements in China, including individual, collective and part-time employment contracts, as well as the legal requirements for establishing each type of employment relationship. To help translate China’s labor laws and regulations into business practice, the course provides practical examples of provisions that can be included in individual employment contracts in accordance with the PRC Labour Contract Law. Each provision is explained in terms of its purpose, meaning and practical implications, providing the context needed to structure employment contracts effectively.
The course also examines labor dispatch arrangements, which are commonly used in China. You will learn how employment relationships between the hiring company, staffing agency and dispatched employee are structured, including applicable restrictions, remuneration requirements and the rules governing the return of dispatched employees.
A further focus is the employment handbook, an important instrument for communicating workplace policies and employee obligations. You will learn about the role of the employment handbook, its key contents and how it can support the effective management of employment relationships and workplace policies in China.
Course Structure
Five Focused Units.
Unit 1: Introduction
The first unit provides an orientation to the course and the online learning environment. The unit does not carry credits. You are encouraged to go through the materials at their own pace to get accustomed to the online medium.
Unit 2: Individual Employment Contracts
Explore the legal framework governing employment relationships in China, including the PRC Labour Contract Law, its implementation rules and relevant national, regional and local regulations. Learn about the different types of employment contracts, the requirements for concluding them, and the mandatory and additional provisions commonly included in employment contracts.
Unit 3: Key Provisions of Individual Employment Contracts
Examine the key provisions typically included in individual employment contracts under China’s labor legislation. Through practical examples, you will explore the purpose, meaning and implications of individual provisions and understand how they apply within the broader employment relationship. The examples are provided for educational and reference purposes and are not intended as exhaustive legal templates.
Unit 4: Collective Employment Contracts
Understand how collective employment contracts work in China, including their key characteristics, required content and the processes for negotiation, conclusion, review, revision and termination. The unit also examines the rights and responsibilities of the parties involved.
Unit 5: Labor Dispatch
Learn how labor dispatch arrangements are structured between the hiring company, staffing agency and dispatched employee. This unit covers the applicable legal framework, restrictions on labor dispatch, remuneration requirements and rules concerning the return of dispatched employees.
Unit 6: Part-Time Employment
Explore the legal characteristics and requirements of part-time employment in China. The unit examines the definition of part-time work, applicable working-hour limits and the key rules governing this form of employment.
Unit 7: Employment Handbooks
Understand the role of the employment handbook as an important extension of the employment relationship. Learn how employers can use employment handbooks to communicate workplace policies, employee rights and obligations, disciplinary rules and procedures, while ensuring that policies meet applicable requirements of fairness and reasonableness.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is designed for professionals who are responsible for structuring and managing employment relationships in China and need a practical understanding of China’s labor contract framework.
- HR professionals and China HR managers
- China country managers and business executives
- Legal and compliance professionals
- HR and employment advisors
- Finance and payroll professionals involved in employment matters
- Global mobility and workforce management professionals
- Professionals involved in labor dispatch, recruitment or employment administration
Practical Tools Included
The course combines China’s labor law framework with practical tools and examples that can be applied when structuring and managing employment relationships:
- Employment Contract Checklist: Key provisions to consider when drafting or reviewing employment contracts in China.
- Employment Contract Provision Examples: Practical examples of commonly used contractual provisions, with explanations of their purpose and implications.
- Contract Compliance Checklist: A practical framework for reviewing employment contracts against key legal and regulatory requirements.
- Labor Dispatch Assessment Framework: Guidance for assessing labor dispatch arrangements, responsibilities and compliance requirements.
- Part-Time Employment Checklist: Key requirements and considerations when engaging part-time employees in China.
Earn Your Credential
Upon successful completion of the masterclass and the required assessments, you will earn a digital certificate of completion from the Institute of China Studies.
Your certificate provides a formal record of your completion of the program and can be retained as part of your professional learning portfolio.
Official Recognition
Issued by the Institute for China Studies.
Digital Format
Easy to download, share and add to your profile.
Your Course Professor
Dr. Richard van Ostende, DBA
Richard van Ostende is founder of the Institute for China Studies. He combines extensive professional experience and practical expertise in corporate finance, foreign investment and business strategy.
Continued Education
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