China's New Guideline for Electronic Labor Contracts

China's New Guideline for Electronic Labor Contracts – China recently issued a guideline clarifying the legitimacy of electronic labor contracts and explaining important considerations when concluding, transferring, and preserving an electronic labor contract. – The Guideline adds obligations to employers in the process of concluding the labor contract with employees, to protect the employees' right to know and other relevant interests. – Prior to the Guideline, several regions rolled out local rules on electronic labor contract disputes. It is recommended that employers keep abreast of local e-labor contract dispute cases, or consult local legal professionals when signing e-labor contracts. On…