How long is annual leave in China?

In China, the entitlement to annual leave is determined by the employee's length of service:

• Employees with 1 to less than 10 years of service are entitled to 5 days of annual leave.
• Employees with 10 to less than 20 years of service are entitled to 10 days of annual leave.
• Employees with at least 20 years of service are entitled to 15 days of annual leave.

How is annual leave accrued in China?

In China, annual leave accrues on a monthly basis.

What is the carry-over policy for annual leave in China?

Statutory annual leave in China can only be carried over once upon approval. All carried-over leave must be used by March 31 of the next calendar year. Any unused statutory leave that is not carried over must be paid out in accordance with applicable law.

How is paid time off (PTO) calculated in China?

In China, paid time off (PTO) is calculated based on the following factors:

• Supported employees receive an additional payment of 200% for any statutory annual leave that remains untaken.
• The specific calculation for PTO is: the basic salary is divided by 21.75, then multiplied by the number of untaken PTO days, and finally multiplied by 200%.

What is the process to request annual leave in China?

There are no specific rules for requesting annual leave in China. Supported employees should follow their employer's internal processes and guidelines when they wish to take their annual leave.

Is unlimited PTO an option in China, and how can it be accommodated?

Unlimited paid time off (PTO) is an option in China and can be offered at the employer's discretion. To accommodate this policy, language can be added to the employment agreement template provided by Velocity Global China.