Leave
Staff may be absent from work for a variety of reasons.
| Type | Definition | Requirements |
| Absence without leave | Unauthorised leave | Disciplinary matter |
| Annual | Leave entitlement specified in contract. Often can not be taken in first months of contract. Entitlement may increase with length of service. There may also be a limit on the number of days which can be carried over from one year to the next. | System for applying for, approval and recording of leave taken against entitlement |
| Compassionate | Leave, either paid or unpaid, which is granted to a team member due for instance to the death of a close relative | Clear policy on which events are covered Clear definition of 'close' relative System for applying for, approval and recording leave taken and adjusting salary where necessary |
| Home | Entitlement to travel costs and travel time to return home for leave after specified period since start of contract or last home leave. | Record of home address for each team member |
| Illness | Leave, either paid or unpaid, which is granted to a team member who falls ill. Sickness of a child or other close relative may also count. |
Clear policy on the need for medical certificates Clear policy on entitlements to leave for sickness of close relatives including definition of 'close' System for recording leave taken against entitlement and adjusting salary where necessary |
| Maternity and paternity | Leave in addition to annual leave, taken immediately before and after the birth of a child. Paternity leave is not as common as maternity leave. |
Clear policy on how entitlements are calculated System for applying for, approval and recording of leave taken against entitlement |
| Rest and recuperation | Leave in addition to annual leave, in recognition of tough working and living conditions. Generally has to be taken on a regular basis and can not normally be accumulated or carried over from one year to the next. May also include allowances or reimbursement for travel and accommodation in defined destinations. |
Clear policy on how entitlements are calculated System for applying for, approval and recording of leave taken against entitlement |
| Time off in lieu | An alternative to overtime payments | Clear policy on how entitlements are calculated System for applying for, approval and recording of leave taken against entitlement |
| Unpaid | Leave taken in excess of any other leave entitlement | System for applying for, approval and recording of leave taken, and adjusting salary where necessary. |