USA: On 8 Nov 2011, Littler and TransAsia Lawyers hosted a forum on Chinese employment law at Santa Clara University

Speakers included Chinese Government Official, Mr. Zhang Shicheng — Deputy Director-General, Legislative Committee, PRC National People's Congress and Dr. Isabelle I H Wan — Leader of TransAsia Lawyers’ Employment Law Practice. The discussion was moderated by Santa Clara University’s — Professor Anna Han.

Topics addressed include:

• Adverse Domino Effect I: Understanding Strike and Work Stoppages
• Adverse Domino Effect II: How to Handle Collective Action
• The New Social Insurance Law: Impact on Employers and How It Will Affect Expatriate Employment in China
• Interim Measures for Expatriates’ Social Insurance Contribution: The New Social Insurance Law Further Explained
• Triggers for Labor Unrest: Working Hours and Overtime Pay
• The Hidden Dangers of Inadequate Drafting: Employment Contracts and Employee Handbooks
• Collective Wage Bargaining and Push for Unionization: How Will It Affect Fortune 500 Companies?
• Prevention and Preparation: What Happens When an Employment Relationship Ends