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CHN-1996-R-44865
Breadcrumb
Title_of_text
Rules for the Administration of Employment of Foreigners in China.
Main Region
First Region
Country(ies)
China
Subjects (Classification)
Migrant workers
Adopted on (Date of text)
1996-01-22
Scope of text
National
Type of legislation (Type of text)
Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
Second Region
Abstract/Citation
Employees who do not have Chinese nationality must obtain an "employment license;" foreigners entering China for employment purposes must hold an employment visa. Foreign employees may only be hired for positions which cannot be filled by a Chinese national. Provides exemptions for United Nations employees and their spouses, and for certain specialized workers. Labour contracts with foreign workers shall not exceed 5 years. Wage, minimum wage, labour disputes and working conditions of foreign employees shall be governed by local Chinese law. Provides for penalties for violations of the Act. Persons who work without a legal permit may be deported at their or their employer's expense.
Entry dates region
Date of entry into force
1996-05-01
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Related Text region
Related text(s)
1996-05-01 (CHN-1996-R-76999)
Regulations on the Management of Employment of Foreigners in China.
Electronic region
Electronic source title
Unofficial English Translation
Author
Novexcn.com
URL
http://www.novexcn.com/mang_employment_foriegn.html
Electronic source title
English translation
Author
Ministry of Commerce
Country
Peoples Republic of China
URL
http://english.mofcom.gov.cn/aarticle/lawsdata/chineselaw/200501/20050100013866.html
File
CHN44865 Eng.pdf (PDF of Law in English)
Serial region
Serial title
Official translation