Leave Policy

A leave policy outlines the range of entitlements in relation to certain types of leave available for a business’ employees. It provides a set of guidelines of when employees may be eligible for paid or unpaid leave. It further clearly sets out the rights and obligations of each type of leave. 

A leave policy is a simple and proactive way to increase the transparency of internal operations for a business’ employees. 

Use this Leave Policy if:

• Your business would like to clearly set out when and what type of leave an employee may be eligible to. 

• You want to create a policy that employees can easily review. 

Important Considerations

While this document has an option to include an annual shut-down provision, employers should check whether or not they can institute such a provision for their employees.

What does this Leave Policy cover?

• Annual Leave entitlements 

• Public Holidays entitlements

• Personal (Sick) / Carer’s Leave entitlements

• Notification Requirements

• Medical Certificate procedures

• Compassionate Leave entitlements 

• Notification Requirements

• Community Service Leave

• Jury Service requirements

• Parental Leave entitlements

• Long Service Leave entitlements

• Unpaid Leave entitlements

Further Information:

• What Types of Paid Leave Are Full-time Employees Entitled to?

• Can Employers Force Employees to Take Leave over the Christmas Period?