Dezan Shira Partner Adam Livermore Featured in AustCham Event on Hiring & Firing Staff in China

Adam Livermore, one of Dezan Shira’s equity partners, recently participated in an Australian Chamber of Commerce (AustCham) event in Shanghai in which he presented on hiring and firing staff in China. The event, titled ‘Hired…and Fired! The Full Employment Cycle,’ explored how to find the best talent in China and how to navigate China’s complex labor regulations when hiring or terminating employees.

Adam specifically covered the legal issues employers need to consider when hiring new employees in China, as well as the key points they should pay attention to during the termination process.

“Preparation, preparation, preparation,” Adam stated. “You must put yourself into a strong position in the inevitable event that a labor dispute occurs at some point in the future. If you are not prepared for this, the results could be catastrophic for your business in China.”

For further information on the rules and regulations surrounding employee termination in China, please download the 5th edition of our Human Resources & Payroll in China guide here, or visit our China Briefing website for regular news and business insights. For a consultation on the implications of China’s labor laws on your business’ hiring and firing practices, or for advice on managing employment contracts in China, please contact the HR and payroll professionals of Dezan Shira & Associates at dalian@dezshira.com.

Adam Livermore is the newest equity partner at Dezan Shira & Associates. Born in London, he has been living in China for the past ten years and is proficient in Chinese and Japanese. Adam directly manages Dezan Shira’s Dalian, Qingdao and India offices while leading the team providing integrated payroll processing services to clients across China, Vietnam, India, Hong Kong and Singapore. Adam has a particular specialization in the areas of human resources in China, relating to both the legal and administration aspects, as well as possessing a comprehensive understanding of the key legal and accounting topics relating to foreign direct investment in China.

The Australian Chamber of Commerce Shanghai (AustCham Shanghai) is the peak body for Australian business in China. As a membership based not for profit organization, AustCham Shanghai represents more than 400 businesses and individuals providing support, education, advocacy and business services.