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Terminating employment in the Chinese Mainland is no longer a routine HR process — it’s a legal and financial minefield. With increasingly complex regulations and rising compensation demands, companies face serious risks. Severance packages worth millions of RMB are becoming common, and under the Supreme People’s Court’s Interpretation (II) on Labor Disputes, effective September 2025, unlawful termination could result in mandatory reinstatement — even if compensation has already been paid.

This exclusive workshop, led by a seasoned Chinese Mainland lawyer, will decode the latest legal developments and deliver practical strategies to help companies manage employment termination lawfully, control costs, and avoid costly legal missteps.

Learning Objectives:
– Understand the different scenarios of employment termination and prepare risk management strategies in advance
– Learn how to legally and reasonably reduce the financial and legal risks associated with employee termination

Workshop Outline:
1. Key Concepts in Calculating Termination Costs
– Legal distinction between “employee” and “worker”
– Differences between base salary and average salary
– How to calculate years of service
– What is payment in lieu of notice?

2. Types of Employment Termination and Key Considerations
– Comparison of termination types and associated costs
– Legal features and risks of mutual agreement termination
– Types of employee resignation and how companies should respond
– Legal risks and costs of unilateral dismissal by the employer

3. Standards for Calculating Economic Compensation and Damages
– When economic compensation applies
– When economic damages apply and how they differ

4. Impact of Judicial Interpretation (II) on Layoffs
– How to determine if an employment contract can no longer be performed
– Practical implications of Article 16
– Detailed interpretation and case analysis

5. Legal Strategies to Reduce Separation Costs
– How to legally manage average salary levels
– Lowering salary ≠ reducing employee benefits
– Is it feasible to prepay severance?
– Flexible employment models (e.g. outsourcing, part-time arrangements)

Target Audience:
HR leaders, CFOs, legal directors, board members, and senior executives involved in employment decisions

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DISCLAIMER
Speakers' presentations at this event are intended for educational purposes only and do not replace independent professional judgment. Statements of fact and opinions expressed during this event are those of the speakers and participants and, unless expressly stated to the contrary, are not the opinion or position of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, its members, or its committees. The Chamber does not endorse or approve, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, accuracy or completeness of the information presented. Attendees should note that, with the approval of speakers, this event may be recorded, and possibly published on the Chamber's website in audio and/or video formats without further notice.

Recording, duplication or distribution of the contents of the online event is prohibited without prior written permission from the Chamber.

Speaker(s)

Echo Liu, Partner, Guangdong Zhuoxin Law Firm

Language Cantonese
Date and Time 2025/11/06 14:30 to 17:30
Venue Chamber Theatre, 22/F United Centre
Media Closed to media
Enquiries Sam So
Tel: 28231213
Email: sso@chamber.org.hk
Fee Members @ HK$900 / Non-Members @ HK$1,100
+$50 for booking offline
Members enjoy 30% discount with BOC HKGCC VISA Card
Notes - Bookings are only confirmed upon receipt of payment, on a first come first served basis.
- Booking transfer is allowed for corporate members with advanced notice, walk-ins are normally not accepted.
- The Chamber reserves the right to decline any booking or cancel the event. In such case, a full refund of the participation fee will be issued.
- No refund will be made for last minute cancellations or no-shows. If the booking is cancelled at least 7 days before the event, and in such cases the refund will be subjected to a 10% administration fee, or HK$100 deduction, whichever is higher.
- Members paying with their BOC HKGCC Visa Card will enjoy a 30% discount on their reservation. The discount is only applicable to the card holder, and does not extend to their guests. The discount cannot be used in conjunction with Chamber Coupons.
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