A company in Shanghai is promoting a special welfare program that gives employees the possibility to take paid leave from work if they're unlucky in love, CRI reports.

According to a company representative surnamed Zhao, every staff member going through tough times due to a breakup is eligible for the two-day leave once every two years.

"With the paid leave, employees will have enough time to accept being unlucky in love, and we hope that the paid leave will make the employees feel at home in the company. Furthermore, an employee in our company also can enjoy three day's paid leave for divorce," CRI quotes Zhao as saying.

No one has applied for the paid leave since it was implemented one year ago.

According to Gu Jun, a sociology professor at Shanghai University, such policies help promote a harmonious company culture.

"More companies should be encouraged to promote such welfare benefits. Since the company grants this benefit, please enjoy it boldly," Gu said.