Xiaofang Xia
Jiangsu New Wave Law Firm · Nanjing
Attorney Xiaofang Xia practices workers compensation at Jiangsu New Wave Law Firm in Nanjing, providing legal service...
Practice area · China
Employment & Labor Lawyers in China
Contracts, termination, workplace disputes, and HR compliance for employers and employees.
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Practice orientation
Browse verified employment and labor lawyers for contracts, wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and social-insurance issues. Written contracts, open-ended conversion, and local arbitration practice matter as much as national statutes.
Pair with our employment law guide. Employees facing dismissal often have short arbitration windows.
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Employment lifecycle (PRC)
- Written labour contracts (fixed-term, open-ended, or project-based) with mandatory clauses.
- Onboarding: social insurance, housing fund, confidentiality / non-compete where lawful.
- Performance and workplace policies that hold up in labour arbitration.
- Termination or mutual separation — notice, severance, and evidence packages.
- Disputes: labour arbitration is usually required before court; deadlines can be short.
Key PRC sources (illustrative)
- Labor Contract Law of the PRC (2008, amd. 2012) — written contracts, open-ended conversion, severance (e.g. Arts. 10, 14, 46–47).
- Labor Law of the PRC (1994, amd.) — working hours, wages, and basic labour standards.
- Law of the PRC on Labor-dispute Mediation and Arbitration — arbitration-first path and limitation periods.
- Social Insurance Law of the PRC — mandatory contributions and employer duties.
Read: employment law guide · contract types.
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Lei Lu
Sunhold Law Firm (Nantong Office) · Nantong
Attorney Lei Lu practices discrimination at Sunhold Law Firm (Nantong Office) in Nantong, providing legal services to...
Jianbing Huang
Shanghai Haokun Law Firm · Baoshan
Attorney Huang Jianbing at Shanghai Haokun Law Firm, Baoshan District. 15 years of employment and labor experience.
Ying Li Claimed
Beijing Bailun Law Firm · Chaoyang
Employment and labor lawyer with 17 years of experience, practicing at Beijing Bailun Law Firm in Chaoyang, Beijing.
Genxiu Chai Claimed
Beijing Yitong Law Firm · Chaoyang
Employment and labor lawyer at Beijing Yitong Law Firm, Chaoyang, Beijing. 27+ years of experience. Renmin University...
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Is labor arbitration required before court?
In most employment disputes, yes. Deadlines can be short — act promptly.
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Many listed counsel assist foreign businesses and individuals. Check languages on each profile and request an English consultation when available.
What does a consultation cover?
Usually a short case assessment, whether China is the right jurisdiction, and practical next steps. It is not full representation; terms vary by lawyer.
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