Type of leave

There are 9 types of leave available:

1. Annual Leave
   • Leave entitlement provided to employees that allows them to take time off from work while still receiving their salary
2. Emergency Leave

• Leave taken on short notice to handle urgent or unexpected personal matters

3. Medical Leave

• Leave granted to employees who are experiencing health-related issues
  • Medical Certificate (MC) – sick leave supported by a medical certificate
  • Hospitalised – leave taken when an employee is admitted to a hospital

4. Unpaid Leave

• Leave taken where employees do not receive salary during their absence

5. Replacement Leave

• Leave provided to employees as a replacement for working on weekends or public holidays

6. Compassionate Leave

• Leave taken due to serious personal matters, such as:
  • Death of a close relative or dependent
  • Last minute and unavoidable childcare emergencies

7. Maternity / Paternity Leave

• Maternity: Leave granted to mothers before and after childbirth 
• Paternity: Leave granted to fathers to spend time with their newborn child and support childcare responsibilities 

8. Time Off

• Short period of leave taken for personal matters, rest or travel. Usually used for partial-day absences

9. Time Slip

• A confirmation issued by a clinic or hospital indicating that the employee was given time to rest after receiving treatment