海外用工专栏 | 开栏语：跨文化的交流，规则的碰撞
政务
社会
2025-01-01 21:44
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Column Introduction: Bridging Cultures and
Navigating Regulatory Conflicts我们将从2025年开始，每周三定期相约一个专栏#海外用工专栏，期待您的关注。We are thrilled to announce the launch of
our weekly column #Overseas Employment Compliance, starting from 2025. We
invite you to join us every Wednesday for insights and discussions.近期，媒体上报道了比亚迪巴西工厂遭调查的事件。由于通过公开资料掌握的信息有限，我们不对此事本身作过多评论。然而，透过这一事件，我们可以看到，中国企业“出海”时，如何更好地保障工人/员工的权益，已经成为一个不可忽视的重要考验。Recently, the media has covered the
investigation of BYD's factory in Brazil. Given the limited public information
available, we refrain from commenting on the specifics of this case. However,
this incident serves as a reminder that for Chinese companies expanding
overseas, safeguarding workers' rights and interests has become an increasingly
critical challenge.From Expatriate Assignments to
Localization: Grasping Employment Dynamics在日常咨询中，我们经常思考如何帮助企业应对这些复杂的问题。从外派人员到选择合适的海外用工模式，再到理解本地化用工与中国实践之间的区别，每一个环节都充满了对不同文化背景下的工作规范、社会价值观及伦理标准的理解需求。这里不仅有规则上的差异，还有背后深深的文化差异。In our consultations, we frequently explore
strategies to assist businesses in navigating these complexities. This includes
everything from deploying expatriate staff to selecting appropriate overseas
employment models and understanding the nuances between localized employment
practices and those prevalent in China. Each step requires a deep understanding
of work norms, societal values, and ethical standards across different
cultures, which are not only distinct in rules but also fundamentally different
in cultural context.The Influence of Cultural Differences去年和一位澳洲的朋友聊天时，聊到了孩子教育的问题。她给我讲了一个故事：学校给孩子们布置了一篇作文题目：“什么样的人，在你心中是美的。”她们家的孩子在作文中提到：“我觉得皮肤白的人很漂亮。”我们都知道中国有句俗语“一白遮百丑”，《诗经》中也有“肤如凝脂”的描述，这些都反映了中国人传统上以白为美的审美观念。Last year, I had a conversation with a
Chinese friend in Australia about children's education. She shared a story
where her child wrote an essay on the topic, "What kind of person do you
think is beautiful?" The child mentioned, "I think people with fair
skin are very pretty." This reflects the traditional Chinese aesthetic
that values fairness, as seen in sayings like "a fair complexion covers a
multitude of sins" and descriptions in the "Book of Songs" such
as "fair skin like cream."然而，第二天朋友就收到了学校的邮件，通知她需要参加一次谈话，主题是关于作文中提到的“以白为美”可能涉及肤色歧视的问题。她向学校详细解释了这一观念在中国文化中的背景，最终消除了误会。这个故事的背后确是“文化”之差异，尤其是在处理反歧视和性骚扰等敏感话题时，我们必须给予高度重视。However, the school contacted my friend for
a discussion about potential racial discrimination implied by the child's
reference to "fairness". Fortunately, after explaining the cultural
context of this concept, the misunderstanding was resolved. Neverthless, this
incident highlights the importance of cultural understanding, especially when
dealing with sensitive issues like anti-discrimination and sexual harassment.Challenges at the Intersection of Law and
Culture此外，我们还遇到一位客户在一个国家收到了一张关于未支付加班费的罚款单。当地法律服务市场并不成熟，查明当地法律规定非常困难，不仅因为语言和文化的差异，还因为当地官方信息更新缓慢、不同法系等诸多挑战。We also encountered a case where a client
received a penalty for non-payment of overtime in a country with an
underdeveloped legal services market. Navigating local regulations is
challenging due to language and cultural barriers, as well as slow updates in
official information and the complexity of different legal systems.中国人一直以“勤劳”著称，“奋斗”已经深深植入中国人的基因。然而，许多国家和地区对工时和加班时长有着严格的规定。这不仅仅是工作时间如何计算的问题，更反映了我们对时间价值和工作效率的不同理解。The Chinese are known for their
"hardworking" spirit, with "striving" deeply ingrained in
their ethos. However, many countries have strict regulations on working hours
and overtime, reflecting different cultural interpretations of time value and
work efficiency.Collective Bargaining and Union
Negotiations: Emerging Challenges这几个月来，我们一直密切关注大众汽车与工会的马拉松式谈判。我们不仅关注最终能否达成协议及其实现方式，更重视谈判过程中“直播”谈判的透明度，以及如果谈判失败可能引发的大规模罢工问题如何妥善解决。In the past few months, we have also been
closely monitoring the protracted negotiations between Volkswagen and the
union. Our interest lies not only in the outcome and the agreement's
implementation but also in the transparency of the negotiation process and the
potential resolution of large-scale strikes should negotiations fail.幸运的是，“圣诞奇迹”发生了——德国大众和工会最终达成了劳资协议，避免了工厂关闭的命运，并计划在未来对德国业务进行全面改革。类似集体协商和与工会谈判等问题，将是中国企业走向国际市场后不得不面对的重大挑战。Fortunately, a "Christmas
miracle" occurred—Volkswagen and the union reached a labor agreement,
averting factory closures and planning comprehensive reforms for their German
operations. Issues like collective bargaining and union negotiations are
significant challenges that Chinese companies will face as they enter
international markets.从法律遵从、文化适应到劳动关系管理，中国企业在全球化进程中面临着多方面的挑战。通过这个专栏，我们将深入探讨这些问题，分享实用的经验和见解，帮助企业在海外市场更好地保障员工权益，合法合规发展。希望我们的内容能够为您提供有价值的参考和支持。Chinese companies face multifaceted
challenges in the global arena, from legal compliance and cultural adaptation
to labor relations management. Through this column, we aim to delve into these
issues, sharing practical experiences and insights to help businesses better
protect employee rights and develop in compliance with local laws in overseas
markets. We hope that our content will serve as a valuable reference and offer
you the support you need.
程阳，毕业于中国政法大学，兰台律师事务所高级合伙人，管委会委员，兰台劳动团队牵头合伙人。多年来一直深耕在企业合规与劳动人事法律领域，擅长将法律思维与管理思维有机融合，为客户提供具有操作性、前瞻性的法律建议。工作之余，著有《人力资源合规管理全书》，带领兰台劳动团队出版了《劳动纠纷实战解析》《劳动疑难问题操作指引》《第一本法律日志书：HR每天学点劳动法》等书籍，统筹负责兰台律师事务所出版的《企业法律顾问实务操作全书》的撰写，主笔劳动法律部分，在多家媒体报纸等媒体上发表专业文章，全面负责“兰台劳动”微信公众号运营，公众号坚持每天发布专业文章。
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