| The Norwegian Business Association invites you to our event May 19th sponsored by Wikborg Rein On May 19th, Wikborg, Rein & Co. and Dezan Shira & Associates provide updates on topics of keen interests to all foreign businesses in China: Wikborg, Rein & Co.: Status of the new Labor Contract Law; challenges and uncertainties Ever since the new Employment Contract Law took effect in 2007 and its Implementation Regulations came into force in 2008, labor arbitration cases and workersĄŻ actions have increased dramatically. Further, key questions concerning the new law remain unanswered, leading to uncertainty and lack of predictability for employers. Wikborg, Rein & Co. Chief Representative Geir Sviggum elaborates on the status of the Labor Contract Law in the midst of the financial crisis, identifies the remaining uncertainties concerning the law, and advices on how to tackle the increasing number of labor disputes. Dezan Shira & Associates: The RMB 4 trillion stimulus plan; how will it affect you and your business? Although most businesses are currently experiencing hardship and turmoil, the financial crisis also provides opportunities. From a time when being a foreign business was an asset in itself, Chinese authorities are now providing stimulus and incentives within specific sectors; regardless of whether the beneficiaries are foreign or domestic companies. Focusing primarily on the RMB 4 trillion stimulus plan, Dezan Shira & Associates elaborate on what is being done by Chinese authorities to cope with the crisis and how this may affect foreign companies in China. Date: 19th of May 2009 Venue: Sofitel-Hyland Hotel, Nanjing Dong Lu 505 Registration: 18:00 ¨C 18:30 hrs. Meeting: 18:30 ¨C 20:00 hrs. Dinner: 20:00 ¨C 22:00 hrs. Prices: Company member (up to 5 participants): Free Other Members: Free Non-members or additional guests: 350 RMB Please confirm your attendance ASAP and within the ( ) of May to NBA by e-mail: nbash@nbash.com Best Regards, Ms. Kristin Olsen
Executive Officer of
Norwegian Business Association
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C/o Royal Norwegian Consulate General
12 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Lu,
Shanghai 200002, P.R China
Tel: 1500 1866 158
Fax: 021-6323-3938
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