1. Introduction

This comprehensive Employee Leave of Absence Policy outlines the procedures and guidelines for requesting, approving, and managing various types of leave within our organization. Our policy aims to support our employees' work-life balance while ensuring the smooth operation of our business.

1.1 Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to:

1.2 Scope

This policy applies to all full-time and part-time employees of [Company Name]. Temporary employees and contractors may be eligible for certain types of leave as required by law or as specified in their contracts.

2. Types of Leave

2.1 Annual Leave (Vacation)

Annual leave is paid time off work granted to employees for rest, relaxation, and personal activities.

2.1.1 Entitlement

Full-time employees are entitled to [X] days of paid annual leave per year. Part-time employees receive a pro-rata entitlement based on their work hours.

2.1.2 Accrual

Annual leave accrues on a monthly basis at the rate of [X] days per month of continuous service.

2.1.3 Carry-over

Employees may carry over a maximum of [X] days of unused annual leave to the following year. Any excess days will be forfeited unless otherwise approved by management.

2.1.4 Request Process