April 22nd, 2008 by China Business Success Stories
V. Termination and ‘Layoffs’
1. Under what circumstances can an employee be terminated without notice?
An employer may terminate an employee without requirement for notice in the following situations:
- during the probation period, if the employee is determined to be unfit for the position;
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April 21st, 2008 by China Business Success Stories
While Alfred Dunhill needs specialized service to handle its high value products, large manufacturers such as Haier Group need specialize strategies to handle their suppliers.
According to a Gartner Research study about on Why supplier relationship management matters, procurement costs account for about 50% of expenses. As profit margins in manufacturing tend to be slim, the incentive to save on purchasing costs is very high.
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April 18th, 2008 by China Business Success Stories
CultureFish Media will host a one-day trio of charity events designed to raise awareness and generate funds for the China Dreamblogue and its associated charities. The three events include:
1. A One in a Million Charity Golf Tournament,
2. The China Digital Media Workshop,
3. and the China Dreambash featuring international hit singer and Capitol records artist Che’nelle.
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April 17th, 2008 by China Business Success Stories
The more I learned in China about the contrast between the way folks in the East and the West make use of their names and titles, the more fascinating it seemed, maybe because I think it implies something about the deep differences between our two cultures.
In China, one first identifies oneself in relation to the larger group, then the smaller group, then within the family, and only after that, as an individual.
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April 16th, 2008 by China Business Success Stories
I. Employment Law Legislation
1. What legislation governs employment law in China?
Employment law in China is governed by a relatively comprehensive set of laws, more recently supplemented in late 2007 to strengthen workers’ rights.
Major laws include:
- Labour Law of the People’s Republic of China (1994) (“Labour Law”)
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