In many employment relationships, both employers and employees often lack a clear understanding of the terms surrounding annual leave, including its duration and the associated salary. This article aims to provide readers with basic information about annual leave, its duration, and its salary implications.
According to the Labor Law, employees are entitled to annual leave, which must be physically taken for each working year.[1] The law specifies that an employee who has been employed for at least six months in a new job is entitled to a minimum of 15 days of basic annual leave per year.[2] Additionally, employees are granted supplementary leave days in recognition of their total years of service. These additional leave days are added to the basic annual leave entitlement as follows:[3]
Total Years of Service | Additional Vacation Time |
6–10 years | 3 days |
11–15 years | 5 days |
16–20 years | 7 days |
21–25 years | 9 days |
26–31 years | 11 days |
32+ years | 14 days |
The total length of service is calculated from the employee's first date of employment.
Additionally, employees working under abnormal or hazardous conditions are entitled to additional leave on top of their basic annual leave entitlement. The number of extra leave days is determined based on the employee's total years of service and the nature of their working conditions.[4]
Total Years of Service | Additional Vacation Time |
6–10 years | 5 days |
11–15 years | 7 days |
16–20 years | 9 days |
21–25 years | 12 days |
26–31 years | 15 days |
32+ years | 18 days |
Abnormal working conditions are defined as workplace environments that, despite efforts, cannot meet occupational safety and health standards and do not comply with general labor norms.[5] Examples of such roles include miners, electricians, firefighters, and doctors handling infectious diseases. Employees in these conditions are entitled to additional leave, which is added to their basic annual leave entitlement, based on their total years of service.
The salary for annual leave is calculated based on the employee’s average salary for the working year.[6] This includes the average of the basic salary, bonuses, additional payments, and other allowances.[7] For part-time employees, both basic and additional annual leave entitlements are calculated proportionally to the total hours worked during the year.[8]
Source:
Article 99.1 of the Labor Law of Mongolia
Articles 99.2, 99.3 of the Labor Law of Mongolia
Article 99.5 of the Labor Law of Mongolia
Article 99.6 of the Labor Law of Mongolia
Mongolian Standard - MNS 5080:2001
Article 110.1 of the Labor Law of Mongolia
Appendix to the Order of the Minister of Labor and Social Security No. A/191 dated December 6, 2021, “Procedures for Provision of Annual leave and Calculation of Salary for Annual leave”
Article 99.7 of the Labor Law of Mongolia
Disclaimer: This legal information and article are intended for general informational purposes only and have been prepared in accordance with the laws in effect at the time of writing. For legal advice, please consult a professional attorney.