How long is parental leave in China?

Parental leave in China varies depending on the city:

• In Beijing and Shanghai, supported employees receive 5 days of fully paid parental leave each year before the child reaches 3 years old.
• In Shenzhen and Guangzhou, supported employees receive 10 days of fully paid parental leave each year before the child reaches 3 years old.

What are the eligibility rules for parental leave in China?

Employees in China who wish to take parental leave must apply at least 2 weeks in advance. In addition, they are required to provide the company with a copy of the child’s birth certificate.

How is parental leave payment calculated in China?

In China, parental leave payment is fully paid.

What is the process for applying for paternity leave in China?

To apply for paternity leave in China, a supported employee should take the following steps:

• Contact the HRx Team via email to initiate the process.
• Paternity leave will be organized for the supported employee through our Global Work Platform™, allowing them to formally apply.

How long is maternity leave in China?

In China, female employees are entitled to fully-paid regular maternity leave of 98 days, with the option to take 15 days before the expected childbirth. Additional maternity leave is determined by local regulations and includes:

• In Beijing: 60 days, provided the birth complies with applicable laws and regulations.
• In Shanghai: 60 days, including weekends but excluding statutory holidays, provided the birth complies with applicable laws and regulations.
• In Shenzhen/Guangzhou: 80 days, provided the birth complies with applicable laws and regulations.

During the additional maternity leave period, employees are entitled to salary payment or a maternity allowance according to local laws and regulations.

What are the eligibility rules for maternity leave in China?

In China, for an employee to be eligible for maternity leave, certain steps must be followed:

• The employee is required to notify her employer as soon as her pregnancy is confirmed.
• A leave application must be submitted, accompanied by a certificate issued by the hospital. This certificate should confirm the pregnancy and specify the expected date of confinement.
• Additional relevant documents may also be required.

How is maternity leave payment calculated in China?

In China, maternity leave payment is fully covered by insurance. The process for obtaining this payment varies by location:

• In some areas, the supported employee must apply for the payment directly from the insurance department.
• In other areas, the employer initially covers the payment, and then gets reimbursed by the insurance department.

What is the process for applying for maternity leave in China?

To apply for maternity leave in China, the supported employee should send an email to the HRx Team with a notification of the estimated due date.

How long is the paternity leave in China?

Paternity leave in China varies by location:

• In Beijing, supported employees receive 15 days of fully-paid paternity leave.
• In Shanghai, supported employees are granted 10 days of fully-paid paternity leave, which includes weekends but excludes statutory holidays.
• In Shenzhen and Guangzhou, supported employees are entitled to 15 days of fully-paid paternity leave.

What are the eligibility rules for paternity leave in China?

In China, supported employees must adhere to the following eligibility rules for paternity leave:

• Employees should apply for paternity leave at least 2 weeks in advance.
• The company encourages employees to take paternity leave within 3 months after the birth of the child.
• Employees must provide the company with a copy of the child's birth certificate within 1 month after the birth.

How is paternity leave payment calculated in China?

In China, paternity leave is fully paid.

What is the process for applying for parental leave in China?

To apply for parental leave in China, the supported employee needs to send the child's birth certificate via email to the HRx Team.