China’s Labor Ministry Overhauls Regime for Resolving Labor and Personnel Disputes

Pursuant to the State Council’s directive to build harmonious labor relationships and to strengthen the system for resolving labor disputes, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MOHRSS) recently revised two sets of arbitration rules. The revisions address new issues and provide clarification of existing regulations. The key objectives are to streamline the dispute settlement process and provide more effective and efficient mechanisms for resolving labor and personnel disputes. These rules will apply to both foreign-invested and domestic companies with employees in the People’s Republic of China.