Standard leave policy

Standard leave policy

LEAVE POLICY - [Company name]

Applies to: all employees.   Leave year: [1 April - 31 March / 1 January - 31 December].

1. Casual leave: [number] days a year, credited [monthly / yearly]. No carry forward unless stated.
2. Sick leave: [number] days a year. A medical certificate may be needed after [number] consecutive days.
3. Earned leave: [number] days a year, credited [monthly]. Carry forward up to [number] days.
4. Holidays: The company publishes the holiday list at the start of the year.
5. How to apply: Through the HR system with manager approval, as early as possible. Emergency leave must be reported the same day.
6. Weekends and holidays inside a leave period: [are / are not] counted as leave.
7. Unauthorised absence may be treated as loss of pay.

HR may update this policy with notice to employees.

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