What does the law say about study leave?

Very simply, in labour legislation there is no such thing as study leave – it does not exist. Therefore, if the employee has such a requirement, he must apply for paid annual leave in accordance with the employer’s annual leave policy.

Who qualify for study leave?

This benefit is available to permanent employees who have been employed by the Company for at least one year and who undertake part-time studies in line with their career plan and approved for by the company. All study leave is granted on management’s discretion.

Is study leave an entitlement?

Depending on the Award, enterprise agreement or the contract you have with an employee, you may be required to provide study leave but it is not an entitlement that is set out in the National Employment Standards.

Is study leave a legal requirement?

There are no legislative provisions in any jurisdiction for study leave. Therefore it is usually an agreement or award provision. The relevant industrial instruments should be carefully checked because study leave clauses are not common.

Can an employer refuse study leave?

How can I get study leave?

(l) (a) Every application for study leave shall be submitted through proper channel to the authority competent to grant leave. (b) The course or courses of study contemplated by the Government servant and any examination which he proposes to undergo shall be clearly specified in such application.

Can I use personal leave for study?

(13) Study leave may be used for private study, research, travel and attendance at compulsory lectures and practical classes held during work hours or residential schools.

Is study leave part of personal leave?

For full-time or part-time Employees, paid full-time or part-time Study Leave counts as service for the purpose of long service leave, personal leave and annual leave accrual. 2.2.

How many days study leave South Africa?

The Company offers all employees ten (10) days study leave annually. Within this ten (10) day annual allowance, the employee will be entitled to two (2) days per exam i.e. one day of leave prior to the exam and one day for sitting the exam.

Is it mandatory to take sick leave in the Philippines?

I believe that taking time off from work every once in a while is healthy. Employers granting employees annual leaves and sick leaves are not mandatory under Philippine Law. But Paternal and Maternal leaves, Service Incentive Leave, and Special Leave for Women, to name a few, are.

What are the different types of paid leaves in the Philippines?

Different Types of Paid Leaves. Employers granting employees annual leaves and sick leaves are not mandatory under Philippine Law. But Paternal and Maternal leaves, Service Incentive Leave, and Special Leave for Women, to name a few, are. 1. Sick Leave (SL) Employees who can’t report to work due to sickness or disability can apply for sick leave.

Do you get paid leave of absence in the Philippines?

Every employee in the Philippines is entitled to leave of absence. There are different types of paid leaves in the country and they can be quite confusing. Especially for hopeful fresh graduates who just got their first job.

What are the types of leave for government employees?

As provided for in Section 6, Section 25, Section 9, and Section 53, Rule XVI Omnibus Rules on Leave, there are two general types of leave that government employees can avail such as the vacation leave and sick leave.