China
China guarantees 5-15 days based on seniority (Labour Law art. 45). 11 national holidays. Maternity 98 days federal + provincial extensions (up to 158 days Shanghai/Beijing).
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Annual paid leave
Labour Law art. 45Labour Law art. 45: 5 days (1-9 yrs), 10 days (10-19 yrs), 15 days (20+ yrs).
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-9 yrs | 5 j | 100% | LCL |
| 10-19 yrs | 10 j | 100% | LCL |
| 20+ yrs | 15 j | 100% | LCL |
Public holidays
11 holidays11 national holidays (Spring Festival, National Day…).
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Yuan Dan | All | — |
| Variable | Chunjie (3 j) | All | Spring Festival |
| Variable | Qingming | All | Tomb Sweeping |
| 1 May | Labour Day | All | 3-5 j |
| Variable | Duanwu | All | Dragon Boat |
| Variable | Zhongqiu | All | Mid-Autumn |
| 1-3 Oct | Guoqing | All | National (3 j) |
Sick leave
60-100%By seniority: 60-100% of salary.
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| <8 yrs | — | 60-80% | Selon anc. |
| >=8 yrs | — | 100% | Selon anc. |
Maternity, paternity, parental
98+ days matMaternity federal 98 days + provincial extensions (up to 158 days Beijing/Shanghai). Pat 15-30 days provincial.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fed. Mat | 98 j | 100% | Loi 2012 |
| Shanghai Mat | 158 j | 100% | Local |
| Pat | 15-30 j | 100% | Provincial |
Special leaves
Labour LawMarriage 3 days, bereavement 1-3 days (by relative).
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 3 j | 100% | LCL |
| Bereavement | 1-3 j | 100% | LCL |
Centralize China absences
Illizeo applies Labour Law + provincial extensions (Shanghai/Beijing).
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