How are annual leaves accrued in Hong Kong?

In Hong Kong, annual leave is accrued based on the length of employment, and the way it is earned changes slightly between the first and subsequent years. Here's a breakdown of how annual leave accrual works:


Accrual for the First Year:

  • Pro-rated: During the first year of employment, annual leave is accrued on a pro-rated basis. This means employees earn leave based on the number of months worked within the year. The exact number of days will vary depending on when the employee starts and how long they remain employed within the year.


Accrual from the Second Year:

  • Full Entitlement: Starting from the second year of employment, employees are entitled to the full number of days of annual leave according to their years of service (as per the statutory leave schedule). This full entitlement is granted regardless of how much of the first year’s leave was taken.

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