Does Tianjin’s 15 days of paternity leave include weekends?

The region’s 15 days of paternity leave in 2024 includes weekends.

According to the "Notice on the Implementation Measures for Marriage Leave, Childbirth Leave (Maternity Leave), Paternity Leave, Parental Leave, Nursing Leave and Other Vacation Leaves" issued by the General Office of the Tianjin Municipal People's Government, for couples who have children in compliance with laws and regulations, the man Enjoy fifteen days of paternity leave. Paternity leave is a natural day, including legal holidays and rest days, and should generally be used continuously.

While employees are on paternity leave, they will be deemed to be working normally, and wages and benefits will be paid as usual. If an employee fails to enjoy the paternity leave stipulated in the Regulations in a timely manner due to the employer's reasons, the employer shall arrange for the employee to take compensatory leave.