Overtime Pay
Overtime pay (zangyoudai) is premium wages for work beyond statutory hours (8/day, 40/week, Art. 32). Rates: 25%+ for overtime, 50%+ for over 60 hours/month (extended to SMEs in 2023), 25%+ for night work (22:00–5:00), 35%+ for statutory holidays. 3-year statute of limitations (Art. 115).
Statute Reference
労基法37条
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Q. What does Overtime Pay mean?
Overtime pay (zangyoudai) is premium wages for work beyond statutory hours (8/day, 40/week, Art. 32). Rates: 25%+ for overtime, 50%+ for over 60 hours/month (extended to SMEs in 2023), 25%+ for night work (22:00–5:00), 35%+ for statutory holidays. 3-year statute of limitations (Art. 115).
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