The Zhongshan Human Resources and Social Security Bureau recently issued the implemention rules for the "Subsidy for Enterprises to Recruit Talent." These rules clarify that, on the basis of the subsidy for the shortage of qualified high-level talent at levels 1 to 8, the subsidy shall be granted simultaneously to private enterprises.

According to the requirements of the Rules, the qualified high-level talent that are urgently needed may refer to the talent of levels 1 to 8 who have been previously recognized and evaluated.

From January 31, 2019, private enterprises may apply for the subsidy for enterprises to recruit qualified high-level talent who are in short supply if they trained and introduced such talent who have been recognized and assessed by the human resources and social security department, have established labor relations according to law and paid social insurance, and meet the requirements specified in the Rules.

Relevant enterprises may apply to the Zhongshan Human Resources and Social Security Bureau for subsidy for enterprises to recruit talent each March, June, September, and December. The specific standard is; on the basis of subsidy for high-level talent in shortage at levels 1 to 8, the subsidy shall be given to the private enterprises simultaneously, and the subsidy amount shall be equal to that of talent provided by the municipal government in that year; the subsidy period shall be three years.

"The rules came into effect on January 31 of this year. This means that eligible enterprises can submit their information in December to claim the subsidy for talent from February of this year to date," stated the Zhongshan Human Resources and Social Security Bureau representative.

It is worth noting that if an enterprise violates the law, it will be ordered to rectify its error, and the government shall check and reduce, withdraw or stop the allocation of subsidy funds within a specified period of time. In addition, depending on the seriousness of the case, the violation will be submitted to or handed over to the relevant authorities for investigation of the administrative or legal responsibilities of the persons responsible.