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| Name: | Rules for the Administration of Employment of Foreigners in China. |
| Country: | China |
| Subject(s): | Migrant workers |
| Type of legislation: | Regulation, Decree, Ordinance |
| Adopted on: | 1996-01-22 |
| Entry into force: | |
| Published on: | Official translation |
| ISN: | CHN-1996-R-44865 |
| Link: | https://www.ilo.org/dyn/natlex/natlex4.detail?p_isn=44865&p_lang=en |
| Bibliography: | Official translation Unofficial English Translation  Novexcn.com (consulted on 2005-12-19)English translation Ministry of Commerce, Peoples Republic of China PDF of Law in English (consulted on 2007-10-08) |
| Abstract/Citation: | Employees who do not have Chinese nationality must obtain an "employment license;" foreigners entering China for employment purposes must hold an employment visa. Foreign employees may only be hired for positions which cannot be filled by a Chinese national. Provides exemptions for United Nations employees and their spouses, and for certain specialized workers. Labour contracts with foreign workers shall not exceed 5 years. Wage, minimum wage, labour disputes and working conditions of foreign employees shall be governed by local Chinese law. Provides for penalties for violations of the Act. Persons who work without a legal permit may be deported at their or their employer's expense. |
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