China's Professional Employer Association Law: Legal Protection for Labor Relations Coordination

This book studies the coordination mechanism of labor relations from the perspective of China’s law on employer association. The first part of the book examines the definition, functions, and institutional basis of employer associations in different types of labor relations, focusing on the complementarity between the law and the coordination mechanism of labor relations in the context of different social environments, institutional frameworks, and their different responses to deregulated labor policies. It then reviews the legislation, responsibilities, and institutional guarantees of employer associations in modern China. The second part outlines the current limitations of legal resources in terms of subject matter, participation mechanisms, and participation channels that constrain the coordination of industrial relations by China’s employer associations. The author emphasizes that the systematic legal safeguards of employer associations should be function-oriented and gradually established in a targeted and differentiated manner. The title will appeal to labor and employment law scholars and legislators, and especially to those interested in the law of employer association.

Table of Contents:
1. Introduction 2. The Concept and Connotation of Employer Associations in China 3. The Emergence, Functions, and Legal Protection of Modern Chinese Employer Groups 4. The Framework of Tripartite Consultation Mechanism on Labor Relations and Dualistic/Diverse Employer Associations in China 5. Legal Guarantees for the Participation of Employer Associations in the Tripartite Coordination Mechanism of Labor Relations 6. Mechanisms and Legal Protection for the Participation of Employer Associations in Collective Bargaining 7. Current Situation and Problems of Employer Associations’ Participation in Labor Dispute Mediation and Arbitration

About the Author :
Wu Wenfang is Professor at the Law School, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, China. Her research interests include economic law, labor law, and social security Law.

Review :
'This innovative study fills a significant gap in our knowledge of labor law, as it pertains to employer associations in China. It is further enriched by a practical understanding of the dynamics of collective bargaining and social dialogue in Chinese labor relations.’ Gregor Murray, Professor at the School of Industrial Relations and Director of the Interuniversity Research Centres on Globalization and Work (CRIMT), University of Montreal, Canada ‘The book does not only discuss the special Chinese perspective in detail but also puts it in relation to Western systems. So this brilliant book is filling a gap in academic literature and will have influence in academic discussion in China and abroad. It is an important reading for all interested in China and generally interested in labor law.' Heinz-Dietrich Steinmeyer, Professor at University Muenster, Germany ‘Wu Wenfang‘s research focuses on a - from legislative and academic perspectives - neglected area of labor relations in China. Her thorough work offers an insight in private entrepreneurs’ position and role in China’s economy. This book is a benchmark for future research.' Lin Jia, Professor at the School of Law, Renmin University of China, Executive Vice President of the China Society of Social Law ‘This book does not only illustrate a set of statutes or rules but also analyses the law in action. This innovative perspective allows the author to discover the other side of collective bargaining processes: employers' associations. It is a book that fills a gap and should be read by all labour law experts.' Luca Nogler, Professor at the Law School of University of Trento, Italy