China’s New Guideline for Electronic Labor Contracts

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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...