In Laos, employees are entitled to 15 days of paid annual leave per year under the Labour Law. The leave is granted after one year of continuous service.

Statutory entitlement

15 days of paid annual leave per year.

Eligibility

Employees must have worked for at least one year to be entitled to paid annual leave.

Employer obligations

  • Grant 15 days of paid annual leave per year.
  • Pay the employee's wages during annual leave.
  • Pay for unused annual leave on termination of employment.

Employee rights

  • Right to 15 days of annual leave.
  • Right to be paid during annual leave.
  • Right to paid leave payout on termination.

Common pitfalls

  • Not paying for unused leave on termination — this is a statutory requirement.

How annual leave accrues

After one year of service, the employee is entitled to 15 days of paid annual leave.

Frequently asked questions

Can annual leave be carried forward?

Unused annual leave can be carried forward by mutual agreement.

Sources

This page is provided for general guidance and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the cited primary source for current law before making employment decisions.