Labor & Employment Law Services for Business Closure in China

We offer comprehensive legal services in labor and employment law, assisting both employers and employees with a wide range of workplace-related issues. Our team has extensive experience in helping businesses navigate the complex process of closing operations in China, particularly in relation to the lay-off of employees before closure. With a deep understanding of Chinese labor laws and regulations, we provide strategic advice to ensure compliance, resolve disputes, and protect the rights of all parties involved during business closures.

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Whether you're managing a workforce during downsizing, winding down operations, or handling layoffs prior to business closure, we offer practical and effective solutions to help businesses meet their legal obligations. We also ensure that employees are treated fairly during this transition, providing advice and representation on a wide range of employment matters, including severance, compensation, and termination procedures.

Our services include:

  • Legal guidance on the proper procedures for laying off employees before closing a business, including compliance with notice periods, severance payments, and compensation requirements under Chinese labor laws.
  • Assistance in calculating and negotiating severance packages, ensuring that businesses meet their legal obligations for employee termination, including payment of severance, unpaid wages, and other benefits.
  • Review, modification, and termination of employment contracts in compliance with China’s Labor Contract Law during business closures, ensuring all legal requirements are met.
  • Handling labor disputes that may arise from the closure process, including challenges from employees regarding severance, wrongful termination, or non-compliance with labor regulations.
  • Ensuring that all business closure processes, including employee terminations, meet the legal standards set by Chinese labor laws, including social insurance and pension contributions.
  • Advising businesses on how to conduct fair disciplinary actions and terminations, especially in the context of lay-offs due to business closure or downsizing.
  • Addressing disputes related to unpaid wages, benefits, or overtime, which may arise during or after business closure.
  • Ensuring that employees’ legal rights are protected during layoffs and closure, including providing advice on unemployment benefits, social insurance, and reemployment assistance.
  • Handling claims of workplace harassment or discrimination, ensuring a legally compliant and fair process during the closure phase.
  • Offering dispute resolution services to help businesses and employees resolve conflicts in a cost-effective and efficient manner, minimizing the risk of litigation.


We pride ourselves on our practical, results-oriented approach, helping employers close their businesses in a legally compliant and smooth manner while ensuring that employees are treated fairly. Our goal is to assist clients in managing workforce reductions and business closures in accordance with Chinese labor law, protecting both business interests and employee rights throughout the process.

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