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The new Law on Mediation and Arbitration of Labor Disputes of the People's Republic of China, which took effect on May 1, 2008, strengthens the rights and abilities of employees to request legal intervention in an employment dispute. This week's China Law Digest presents a summary of the main changes of the Law on Mediation and Arbitration of Labor Disputes as well as the text of the new law in English. [view more]

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Updates to the Law on Mediation and Arbitration of Labor Disputes of the People’s Republic of China

The prior law in operation relating to labour disputes, which can generally be described as "mediation, arbitration, and two trials," contained significant loopholes that impacted its efficacy. The new regulations, which came into effect on May 1, 2008, have addressed these issues and brought about radical changes in relation to labour law in China. Below we discuss these changes in order to examine the impact they will have on future labour disputes in China.

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Law on Mediation and Arbitration of Labor Disputes of the People’s Republic of China

Adopted at the 31st Session of the Standing Committee of the 10th National People's
Congress on December 29, 2007. Promulgated by the President with
Order No. 80 on December 29, 2007. Effective from May 1, 2008

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