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Labour Contract Law of the People's Republic of China
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The Labour Contract Law of the People's Republic of China (《中华人民共和国劳动合同法》) is the primary source of labour law in China and went into effect on January 1, 2008, following a series of staff-sacking scandals in many companies. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of the People's Republic of China is the responsible government department for administrating this law.[1]
| Labour Contract Law of the People's Republic of China | |
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| Standing Committee of the National People's Congress | |
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| Citation | Labour Contract Law (English) |
| Territorial extent | People's Republic of China but excludes China's Special Administrative Regions. |
| Enacted by | Standing Committee of the National People's Congress |
| Enacted | June 29, 2007 |
| Commenced | January1, 2008. |
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| Labor Contract Law of the People’s Republic of China (2012 Amendment) | |
| Summary | |
| A law enacted in order to improve the labor contract system, define the rights and obligations of parties to a labor contract, protect the legitimate rights and interests of workers, and establish and develop a harmonious and stable labor relationships. | |
| Status: In force | |