Enterprises in most regions of China resumed work and production on February 10, 2020. On February 7, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, together with the All-China Federation of Trade Union, the China Enterprise Confederation, and the National Federation of Industry and Commerce issued the "Opinions on Stabilizing Employment Relationships and Supporting the Work and Production Resumption of Enterprises During the Period of COVID-19 Epidemic Prevention and Control" (the "Opinions").
The Opinions were issued by bodies including governmental departments, trade unions and enterprises associations, and are notable as they may fully and accurately reflect the central government’s determination and plan to stabilize employment relationships during the period of epidemic prevention and control. We have summarized the main points for your reference below.