The primary aim of this book is to help readers understand the development of the theory and practice of labor law in China, and to familiarize them with major advances and remaining challenges in this field. The author also puts forward suggestions on how to improve labor law in China on the basis of an analysis of key problems and comparative study. The book can also serve as a useful guide, allowing HR experts at companies with Chinese employees or doing business in China to better understand Chinese labor law and regulations. It covers a broad range of labor law issues, including the meaning of labor relations, definition of the employee and employer, the duties of employers and employees, anti-discrimination, labor dispatch, minimum wage, termination of labor contracts, work injury insurance, labor inspections and labor dispute resolution.

• Anti-discrimination
• Employment
• Labor contract
• Labor law in China
• Labor protection
• Labor relations

• The Meaning of Labour Relations and the Identification of Employees and Employers
• Fundamental Obligations of Employers and Employees
• Anti-Discrimination Laws in the Workplace
• Combating Employment Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities and the Quota System
• Wages, Working Hours, and Leave
• Regulations on Labour Dispatch
• Termination of Labour Contracts
• Work-Related Injury Insurance System
• Labour Inspection System and Employer Liability
• Labour Dispute Resolution

Institute of Law, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Beijing, China

Zengyi Xie

Book Title：Labor Law in China

Book Subtitle：Progress and Challenges

Authors：Zengyi Xie

DOI：https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-46929-3

eBook Packages：Humanities, Social Sciences and Law, Law and Criminology (R0)

Edition Number：1

Number of Pages：XVI, 151

Number of Illustrations：1 b/w illustrations

Topics:Labour Law/Social Law, Private International Law, International & Foreign Law, Comparative Law, Human Rights