Should the company continue to pay social security when employees take a long vacation?

Legal analysis: paying social insurance premiums is the compulsory obligation of employers. The employee left his job and took a long vacation, and the labor relationship was not terminated. As long as labor relations exist, employers should pay social insurance for workers without interruption. When a worker asks for personal leave, the employer may not pay wages, but there is no relevant provision exempting the employer from paying social insurance premiums. Therefore, during this period, the employer should still pay social insurance premiums.

Legal basis: Article 72 of the Labor Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) determines the sources of social insurance funds according to the types of insurance, and gradually implements social overall planning. Employers and workers must participate in social insurance and pay social insurance premiums according to law.