Policy

1. Introduction

This Leave Policy outlines the various types of leave available to employees, ensuring a balanced approach to work-life commitments. It is designed to provide employees with the necessary time off for personal, medical, and professional reasons while maintaining fairness and consistency across the organization.

2. Policy Guidelines

2.1 Purpose

• To provide employees with adequate time off to rest, recover, and address personal matters.
• To ensure a uniform and fair process for managing employee absences.
• To comply with all relevant labor laws and regulations.

2.2 Scope

• Applicable to all permanent, full-time, and part-time employees of the company.

3. Types of Leave

3.1 Annual Leave

• All employees are entitled to [X] days of paid annual leave per year.
• Leave accrues at [X] days per month and can be carried forward, with a maximum of [X] days carried over to the next year.

3.2 Sick Leave

• Employees are entitled to [X] days of paid sick leave annually.
• A medical certificate is required if sick leave exceeds [X] consecutive days.

3.3 Maternity/Paternity Leave

• Maternity leave: Female employees are entitled to [X] weeks of paid leave.
• Paternity leave: Male employees are entitled to [X] days of paid leave to support their partner and newborn.

3.4 Compassionate Leave

• Employees can take up to [X] days of compassionate leave in the event of the death or serious illness of a close family member.

3.5 Unpaid Leave

• Unpaid leave may be granted upon request if all paid leave entitlements have been exhausted, subject to management approval.

4. Leave Application Process

4.1 Requesting Leave

• Employees should submit a leave request through the company’s HR portal or inform their immediate supervisor.
• Leave requests should be made at least [X] days in advance, except in cases of emergency or illness.

4.2 Approval Process

• Leave requests will be reviewed by the employee’s immediate supervisor and HR.
• Approval will be based on the employee’s entitlements and operational requirements.

5. Unused Leave

• Unused annual leave will be carried forward as per the guidelines stated in section 3.1.
• Any unused leave at the end of employment will be compensated according to company policy.

6. Conclusion

This Leave Policy aims to provide employees with flexibility while ensuring business continuity. By following this policy, we support the well-being of our employees and create a positive working environment.