The Business Group division of the ICD hosted its first event, a breakfast seminar, on March 26 at the Swissotel. Guest speaker Adam Livermore of Dezan Shira & Associates presented an overview of the new Chinese Labor Law and outlined its affect on local foreign businesses. Of special interest to attendees were the detailed explanations of minutiae relating to the hiring and retention of contract employees. During the Q&A session afterward Mr Livermore and his assistants were able to clarify many of the finer points of the new labor law and provide guidance to ensure foreign firms are not in violation. The Business Group would like to thank Mr Livermore for his informative and concise presentation and hopes he will be available for a return engagement.

 The Business Group is currently planning the launch of regular monthly networking sessions which will be held at local public venues or ICD member offices. Please check the ICD calendar (http://www.icdalian.com/events) for updates.