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Q&A
Are employees entitled to paid leave for rehabilitation due to work-related inju...
- May 2014
- Free Access
Yes, employees are entitled to paid leave for rehabilitation in China. This should generally not exceed 12 months except when due to serious injuries or under exceptional circumstances. The company will remain liable for paying full salary to the emp...
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How is the housing fund premium determined in China?
- May 2014
- Free Access
The monthly housing fund premium is determined by the employee’s previous year’s average wage, or the first month’s salary for a new employee, and the statutory contribution ratio. The statutory maximum contribution amount is cal...
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What are the consequences of a foreigner leaving China before they can use their...
- May 2014
- Free Access
If the foreigner leaves China prior to reaching the prescribed statutory age for pension withdrawal, their social insurance personal account will be retained, and the contribution years will be calculated on a cumulative basis if they come back to Ch...
Q&A
When was China?s first Social Insurance Law issued?
- May 2014
- Free Access
China’s first comprehensive Social Insurance Law was passed in 2010 and came into effect on July 1st, 2011. By issuing this law, the government consolidated previous rules and regulations under a standardized national social security framework ...
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Does the Chinese Social Insurance Law cover the housing fund?
- May 2014
- Free Access
The housing fund is generally included within the scope of mandatory welfare and regarded as a form of social insurance in China because the additional costs are mandatory, with contributions coming from both the employer and the employee. However, s...
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Do foreign companies in China need to pay insurance for their employees?
- May 2014
- Free Access
All companies registered in China are required to pay the insurance premiums for and on behalf of their employees. Premium payments can add more than 30 percent to the salary cost of each employee for the employer, and take up about 10 percent of an ...
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How many medical insurance programs does China have and which ones are mandatory...
- May 2014
- Free Access
China currently has three medical insurance programs: Urban employee basic medical insurance; Urban resident basic medical insurance; and New rural cooperative medical insurance. The urban employee basic medical insurance is mandatory for urb...
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How many pension programs does China have and which ones are compulsory?
- May 2014
- Free Access
China has three pension programs: Basic pension insurance scheme for urban employees Urban residents pension program Rural pension program. The basic pension insurance scheme for urban employees is compulsory, the other two programs are for r...
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When can an individual collect basic pension in China?
- May 2014
- Free Access
An individual can collect basic pension on a monthly basis if the cumulative premium payment period reaches 15 years at the time he or she reaches the statutory retirement age. In China, the statutory retirement age for men is 60; for white-collar fe...
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Is it possible for an individual to transfer their pension funds to another juri...
- May 2014
- Free Access
When an employee moves from one jurisdiction to another, they will be able to transfer their pension funds and, when they retire, they will be able to receive a pension amount based on the entire amount of their accumulated funds. Once the personal a...
presentation
Legal Implications of Seconding Foreign Employees in China
- July 2013
- Members Access
Maria Kotova, Senior Associate in Dezan Shira & Associates' Shanghai office, discusses some legal issues companies may face when seconding employees in China.
infographic
Required Report Forms and Details of Vietnamese Foreign-owned Enterprises
- December 2012
- Free Access
The table outlines the details of report required for foreign-owned enterprises (FOE) in Vietnam.
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