What to do if maternity leave overlaps with National Day?

The handling of maternity leave that overlaps with National Day is as follows:

1. Implementation in accordance with laws, regulations and employment contracts: in accordance with the "Labor Law of the People's Republic of China" and relevant regulations , female employees are entitled to maternity leave, and the employer shall pay wages during maternity leave in accordance with the law. At the same time, the labor law stipulates that employers should pay workers their normal wages during legal holidays.

2. Adjust holiday arrangements: If female employees start taking maternity leave before the National Day, they can consider adjusting the leave to continue to enjoy it after the National Day. In this way, female employees can enjoy their maternity leave wages and National Day holiday wages in accordance with legal provisions and employment contracts. However, if the employment contract or unit policy does not allow for adjustments to holiday arrangements, this should be done in accordance with the contract and policy.

3. Negotiate with the employer: If a female employee’s maternity leave overlaps with the National Day holiday, the matter can be negotiated with the employer. Female employees can explain their situations to their employers and make corresponding suggestions. For example, the employer can be advised to extend the holiday time after the National Day or provide certain financial compensation. If the employer agrees with the female employee's suggestion, it can implement the negotiated plan.

The significance of holidays

1. Holidays provide an important opportunity to balance work and life. In their busy work schedules, people often don’t have enough time to relax and enjoy life. Holidays provide people with an opportunity to escape from work pressure and temporarily distance themselves from daily chores.

2. Holidays have deep cultural and historical significance. Many holidays are associated with historical events, traditional customs, or specific cultures. For example, National Day celebrates the independence and founding of the country, Spring Festival is a reflection of the deep respect for family reunions and ancestor worship in traditional Chinese culture, and Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.

3. Holidays also have economic significance. Holidays provide important business opportunities for all walks of life, including tourism, catering, retail, etc. Many merchants will use the holidays to conduct promotional activities to attract consumers to shop. This not only drives economic growth but also creates many job opportunities.