Nov. 2026 - Update to Shanghai sick leave pay regulations and comparison of tier-one cities

Key change: Shanghai sick leave pay — old vs new

Overview of sick leave pay policies in China’s tier-one cities

Points of attention

• The above provisions apply only to sick leave and non-work-related injury leave within the statutory medical period.
• Shenzhen is the only city with dual minimum thresholds and requires double verification in payroll calculation.
• Local minimum wages are periodically updated by municipal authorities, and the 80% statutory floor for sick leave pay will be adjusted accordingly.

Action recommendations

• For Shanghai entities, review and update sick leave clauses in employment contracts and employee handbooks.