Prenatal leave: Eligibility and pay

What is prenatal leave and how is salary paid during prenatal leave?

Caregiver leave rules and eligibility conditions in Shanghai

The newly revised regulations on the protection of the rights and interests of the elderly in Shanghai took effect on Nov 1, introducing a caregiver leave system.

Sick pay rules and medical treatment periods in Shanghai

Here is a reference guide with answers from the Shanghai Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau for these frequently asked questions.

Do extra public holidays affect salary calculation?

Statutory holidays are considered paid days off under Article 51 of the Labor Law of the People’s Republic of China.

Infographic | How to calculate sick pay

Employees on sick leave due to illness or non-work-related injuries are entitled to wages based on the number of continuous years they have worked at the company.

How married men in Shanghai take paternity leave

In Shanghai, couples who give birth in accordance with laws and regulations are entitled to 10 days of paternity leave.

How to calculate your salary during marriage leave

Employers must pay salaries as stipulated during legally approved marriage leave.

Are weekends counted as part of annual leave?

According to the Regulations on Paid Annual Leave for Employees, state-mandated leaves – such as home leave, marriage leave, bereavement leave, maternity leave and paid leave for work-related injuries – are excluded from annual leave.

Is a first-year employee eligible for annual leave?

To be eligible for paid annual leave, an employee must have worked for the company continuously for over one year.

Five key points about annual leave

Statutory holidays and regular rest days are not counted as part of annual leave. Additionally, state-mandated leave, such as home leave, marriage leave, bereavement leave, maternity leave, and paid suspension for work-related injuries, are excluded from annual leave.