Core question
What compensation should follow overtime work?
Answer first
Start with the full cost, key benefit and boundary before deciding.
Separate workdays, rest days and statutory holidays.
Primary cost
Time and workplace rights
Primary benefit
Overtime compensation
Risk level
Medium
Evidence note
A
Supported by laws, standards, official statistics or authoritative guidance.
Sources, jurisdiction and timeliness
- 中华人民共和国劳动法（国家法律法规数据库） 中国官方 · 全国人大常委会 · 中国 · 2018-12-29 · 2026-09-29
- 中华人民共和国劳动合同法（国家法律法规数据库） 中国官方 · 全国人大常委会 · 中国 · 2012-12-28 · 2026-09-29
- Jurisdiction
- 中国
- Effective date
- Not registered
- Last reviewed
- 2026-09-29
Registered limitations
- The Labor Law supports the distinction between workdays, rest days and statutory holidays for overtime and pay; scheduling, approval and allowance rules still follow the employment contract, collective contract and local rules.
- Overtime claims need attendance, approval and work records.
Next action
Do these first, then decide.
Check the registered statutes, jurisdiction and limitations below, then follow the action checklist.
- Check the registered statutes, jurisdiction and limitations below, then follow the action checklist.
- Source jurisdiction: China
- The Labor Law supports the distinction between workdays, rest days and statutory holidays for overtime and pay; scheduling, approval and allowance rules still follow the employment contract, collective contract and local rules.
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