Activities

Cross-Border Employment Compliance Forum 2026

The Cross-Border Employment Compliance series of events, guided by the Enterprise Compliance Working Committee of the China Enterprise Confederation, has concluded with great success. The series brought together nearly 300 participants, including leading legal scholars from China and abroad, relevant government officials, industry association representatives, International Labour Organization officials, top legal experts from over 10 jurisdictions across four continents, and senior executives from multinational enterprises. It established a high-end professional platform integrating academic research, legal practice, corporate implementation, and international multilateral dialogue. The events featured in-depth discussions on core topics such as global labor regulatory trends, industry-specific pain points in overseas workforce deployment, ESG supply chain responsibilities, and the development of international standards systems, culminating in industry-specific consensus at both the twin-city forum and the closed-door seminars.

Successful Webinar Explores Trade Secrets and Non-Compete Restrictions in Iran, Vietnam, and Pakistan

This webinar focused on trade secrets and non-compete restrictions, two frequent sources of disputes in cross-border employment relationships. It examined how the rules apply across jurisdictions, the challenges of enforcement, and practical approaches to compliance. Experienced employment law specialists from Iran, Vietnam, and Pakistan drew on judicial practice and regulatory developments in their respective countries to explain key differences between legal systems and practical considerations for non-compete restrictions and confidentiality obligations. Their insights offered businesses useful guidance for navigating a complex and evolving cross-border employment environment.

Successful Webinar Explores How to Avoid Disguised Employment Relationships: Key Differences Between Employment and Civil Law Contracts in Poland, Slovakia, and Italy

This webinar addressed a significant risk in cross-border employment: how to avoid disguised employment relationships. It examined the differences in how Poland, Slovakia, and Italy classify employment relationships and civil law contracts, along with the key compliance considerations in each country. Employment law specialists from the three countries drew on their respective legal frameworks and regulatory practices to explain the main criteria for determining employment status and the common risks companies face when structuring contracts.

Successful Webinar ExploresEmployment and Civil Law Contracts in Poland, Slovakia, and Italy

This webinar focused on “Employment Models and Immigration.” It featured leading employment lawyers, including Sahar Iqbal, a partner at Akhund Forbes in Pakistan; Viviane Rodrigues, a partner at Cescon Barrieu in Brazil; and Alberto De Luca, founding partner of DL Law in Italy. The speakers explained the employment law frameworks, compliance requirements, and emerging trends in their respective jurisdictions.