The client of Chinanews.com on May 8th, the Chinese Football Association issued a "Proposal on the men's football professional club and its affiliated players and coaches to adjust the salary and overcome the difficulties." It is pointed out that it is recommended that the club negotiate with all players and coaches to determine the range of salary adjustment. The recommended reference ratio is between 30% and 50%, but the specific plan should be negotiated by the club and the players according to the actual situation; it is recommended that this salary adjustment The applicable period is from March 1, 2020 to the week before the start of the 2020 league at all levels.

　　The following is the full text of the proposal:

　　All Chinese Super League, Chinese A, Chinese B clubs, professional players and coaches:

　　The new coronary pneumonia epidemic has affected the production and operation of various industries in China to varying degrees, and the football industry has also been hit. As the professional leagues at all levels were forced to postpone this year, the clubs were unable to operate normally, the market revenue was meager, the personnel costs were high, and economic pressure continued to increase.

　　In order to ensure the survival of the club and maintain basic operations, clubs at all levels should work together with players and coaches to overcome difficulties. To this end, in response to the general requirements of clubs at all levels, the Chinese Football Association has conducted many investigations and discussions on the issues related to the reasonable adjustment of contractual salaries by professional players and coaches during the epidemic, and has conducted effective communication with FIFA.

　　According to the principles proposed by FIFA's "Covid-19 Football Regulatory Issues" (hereinafter referred to as the "Guide"), taking into consideration the overall economic conditions of the clubs in China, the implementation of agreements, and other factors, On the basis of extensively listening to the opinions of club representatives, players and coaches, and legal professionals, the Chinese Football Association is now issuing the following initiatives to clubs, players and coaches at all levels regarding the appropriate adjustment of players and coach contracts and salaries during the outbreak :

　　1. Adhere to friendly consultations, respect and trust

　　1. All clubs can negotiate with their players and coaches on the adjustment of contract salary during the epidemic on an equal and friendly basis, and seek solutions to cope with difficulties.

　　2. A club that has established a trade union internally is recommended to conduct dialogue and collective consultation through the trade union, fully listen to the opinions of players and coaches, and jointly agree on a salary adjustment plan.

　　3. For clubs that have not established a trade union internally, it is recommended to negotiate with the players and coaches individually or collectively on salary adjustment. If the club chooses collective consultation, it shall inform the players and coaches in writing that they have the right to select representatives for consultation. After the players and coaches have elected representatives, the club shall be consulted by the legal representatives or other personnel entrusted in writing with the players and coach representatives.

　　4. The above situation also applies to foreign players and coaches to which the club belongs. The two sides refer to the FIFA "Guide" and the Chinese Football Association initiative to actively negotiate and understand and support each other.

　　5. If the club has rented players to other domestic clubs and has agreed that both parties will share the player ’s salary, it is recommended that the club and the players communicate with each other synchronously and discuss the plan according to the specific agreement of the loan agreement.

　　6. If the club rents out players to overseas clubs or rents players from overseas clubs, it is recommended to negotiate with the opposing club and the players themselves according to the specific agreement of the loan agreement.

　　2. The applicable period, contract and salary type of salary adjustment

　　7. It is recommended that the applicable period of this salary adjustment is from March 1, 2020 to the week before the start of the 2020 league at all levels, that is, the club negotiates with players and coaches to adjust the salary and payment plan during this period.

　　8. The contract applicable to this salary adjustment, it is recommended that all clubs and players and coaches should sign the contract in accordance with the Chinese Football Association before March 1, 2020 (Chinese Super League, Chinese First A) or March 3 (Chinese Second). The prescribed contracts, such as work contracts, portrait rights contracts, sponsorship contracts, etc.

　　9. This time can be applied to adjusted remuneration. It is recommended that the amount due to players or coaches under the contract should be listed in Article 8 above.

　　3. Moderate adjustment or delay payment of part of salary

　　10. In the salary adjustment period agreed by both parties, it is recommended that the club negotiate with all players and coaches to determine the salary adjustment range; the recommended reference ratio is between 30% and 50%, but the specific plan should be negotiated between the club and the players according to the actual situation Consistent.

　　11. According to the cash flow situation, the club may consider negotiating with players and coaches to delay the payment of part of the salary before the start of the league; but it is recommended that the club should ensure that the proportion of delayed payment does not exceed 30% of the original contractual salary and delay payment The part should be completed within 90 natural days after the start of the league.

　　12. According to the guiding principles put forward by the FIFA "Guide", if the club fails to reach an agreement with the players or coaches on the adjustment of the original contract terms through an effective negotiation mechanism, and considers unilateral adjustments in accordance with the unified plan of the club, In particular, the club should organize and provide sufficient materials to prove or explain:

　　1) The club has tried its best to reach an agreement with the player or coach through friendly consultations

　　2) The actual economic situation of the club

　　3) The range of salary adjustment belongs to a reasonable category

　　4) After adjustment, the net income level of players or coaches

　　5) Is the club's unilateral adjustment plan applicable to the entire team

　　13. If the club unilaterally adjusts the salary and payment plan of the players and coaches if friendly consultation fails, the player or coach shall pay the adjusted salary on time and in full.

　　14. For players and coaches whose monthly income after tax is less than or equal to 10,000 yuan, the club is not recommended to adjust their salaries; for players and coaches whose monthly income after tax is less than or equal to 20,000 yuan, the club is not recommended to delay payment Remuneration in any proportion.

　　4. Make sure the procedures are complete

　　15. During the negotiation process, it is recommended that the club, players and coaches request or entrust legal counsel to participate, make a record of the negotiation and witness the signing of relevant documents.

　　16. After consultation between the club and the players and coaches on the salary adjustment range and payment method, a supplementary agreement should be signed and submitted to the Chinese Football Association for record within 10 working days after signing, but the latest date for submission should be It is August 31, 2020.

　　V. Dispute Resolution

　　17. The disputes arising from salary adjustments involving domestic players, coaches and clubs are handled and decided by the Arbitration Committee of the Chinese Football Association.

　　18. Disputes arising from salary adjustments involving foreign players, coaches and clubs should be examined and decided by the relevant FIFA departments, or the responsible institutions and departments should be determined in accordance with the work agreement of both parties.

　　19. FIFA emphasizes that any disputes or disputes between the club and players and coaches due to salary adjustments should be dealt with in accordance with the principles of Article 12 above.

　　6. Initiative updates and additions

　　20. This initiative is applicable to the situation in which the leagues at all levels in the 2020 season are held at the original scale and the system is postponed.

　　21. If the leagues at all levels are forced to cancel this season, the competition system and scale will be significantly adjusted, or in other circumstances, the Chinese Football Association will in principle advocate further reasonable adjustments in salary to help clubs at all levels maintain operations.

　　7. Other

　　22. It is recommended that the club and its internal and external legal professionals fully study FIFA's "Guide" documents (see the annex for details) to ensure that relevant work conforms to FIFA's guiding principles.

　　23. The Chinese Football Association will draft the relevant supplementary agreement template as soon as possible for the reference of clubs in need.

　　24. During this salary adjustment cycle, the club shall normally pay various social insurance and professional insurance for players and coaches.

　　25. The club shall not infringe on the legitimate rights and interests of players and coaches on the ground of epidemic situation.

　　26. Before the epidemic affects the performance of the relevant contract, the club shall not commit other violations of the players and coaches.

　　In order to maintain the continuity and development of professional clubs, the Chinese Football Association calls on all professional players, coaches and clubs at all levels to work together to face the current practical difficulties. At the same time, the Chinese Football Association called on the majority of investors and club managers to review the situation, plan ahead, take the initiative to reduce unreasonable expenditures, and effectively control labor costs to create conditions for the sustainable development of professional football. (Finish)