American companies that want to recruit employees in China are often overwhelmed by the process of hiring, retaining, and terminating laborers. They are tempted to write job descriptions that are similar to the ones they use to recruit employees in the United States and then have a translator who specializes in legal translation services translate the document. However, job descriptions in China have to be more detailed than the ones used in the United States. The typical description that an American firm would provide is not acceptable. The foreign company that drafts the contract needs to be as specific as possible about its expectations. Unclear expectations can lead to poor working relationships with the Chinese employees or legal action against the employer.
It is the foreign firm’s responsibility to research the acceptable practices of employers in China. When dealing with employees in non-English speaking countries Americans should rely on professional translators who have experience translating legal documents. Legal translators often have extensive experience translating documents for employers in other countries. Similarly, drafting the job description properly but failing to translate it into the Chinese language can cause confusion for the prospective employees. The best resources to prevent you from ending up in labor courts is working with labor lawyers who will keep you updated on the most recent laws. In addition, writing up detailed descriptions of all the duties the job involves and investing in high-quality legal translations requires proper planning. California Center for Translation & Interpretation can be a part of your preparations for hiring employees abroad.
Whether you are looking to recruit laborers in China or any other country we have all the services you might need to communicate clearly with your intended audience. After your attorney has approved the description that you want to present to your employees, you can reach out to us regarding our professional translation services. We can translate your contracts and forms from English into the major world languages. Our translators who have experience translating legal documents such as contracts and agreements would be happy to assist you with your translation needs. Please email us a copy of the job description or the employment agreements for a quote. If you would like to receive more information about our legal translation services, please send us an email with your specific questions. We would love to help you tackle the challenges of recruiting talented employees in foreign countries.
