Leave Policy Template

LEAVE POLICY — [COMPANY NAME] Effective: [Date] | Version: [X.X] 1. ANNUAL LEAVE • Entitlement: [Number] working days per calendar year. • Accrual: [Monthly / Quarterly / Upfront] • Carry-Forward: Maximum [Number] days. Excess days forfeited unless approved. • Notice: [Number] days' notice required. Subject to manager approval. • Encashment: On resignation as per policy. 2. SICK LEAVE • Entitlement: [Number] days per year. • Documentation: Self-certification up to [Number] days. Medical certificate required beyond that. • Notification: Notify manager as early as possible on the first day. • Unused: [Lapses / Carries forward up to X days]. • For personal illness, injury, medical appointments, or caring for ill family. 3. CASUAL LEAVE • [Number] days/year for urgent personal matters. • Notice: As soon as possible. 4. PUBLIC HOLIDAYS [Number] paid holidays per year. Calendar published annually. 5. PARENTAL LEAVE • Maternity: As per law / [Number] weeks. • Paternity: [Number] days. • Adoption: [Number] weeks. • Job protection as per applicable law. 6. OTHER LEAVE • Marriage: [Number] days. • Bereavement: [Number] days (immediate family). • Study Leave: Subject to manager approval. • Sabbatical: Available after [X] years service. • Unpaid Leave: Granted at company's discretion. 7. GENERAL RULES • Apply through HR system. Pre-approval required (except emergencies). • Unauthorised absence = misconduct. • Excessive absenteeism may result in disciplinary action.