Working Hours & Leave Policy

The [Company Name] Working Hours and Leave Policy is designed to provide guidelines on working hours, paid time off, and other types of leave for all employees. We believe that this policy is essential to our company’s success, and we ask that all employees read, understand, and follow these guidelines.

  • Working hours at [Company Name] are [Working Hours] on [Working Days] per week. All employees are expected to work these hours, unless they have obtained prior approval from their manager to work different hours.
  • Paid time off at [Company Name] includes [Paid Time Off], which can be used for vacation, personal, or other purposes, subject to the approval of the employee’s manager.
  • [Company Name] recognizes [Holidays] as paid holidays, and all employees are entitled to these holidays, unless they are required to work on these days due to the nature of their job.
  • Sick leave at [Company Name] includes [Sick Leave], which can be used for the employee’s own illness, or for the illness of a family member, subject to the presentation of a medical certificate.
    • Long term illness at [Company Name] includes [Long Term Illness Leave], which can be used for the employee’s own long term illness, or for the long term illness of a family member, subject to the presentation of a medical certificate and the approval of HR.
  • Bereavement leave at [Company Name] includes [Bereavement Leave], which can be used for the death of a family member, subject to the presentation of a death certificate and the approval of HR.
  • Jury duty at [Company Name] is considered a paid leave, and all employees are expected to serve on a jury if they are selected, and to provide proof of their service to HR.
  • Voting at [Company Name] is considered a paid leave, and all employees are encouraged to vote in elections, and to take the necessary time to do so, subject to the approval of their manager.
  • Parental leave at [Company Name] includes [Parental Leave], which can be used by either parent for the birth or adoption of a child, subject to the presentation of a birth or adoption certificate and the approval of HR.
    • Paternity leave at [Company Name] includes [Paternity Leave], which can be used by the father of a child for the birth or adoption of a child, subject to the presentation of a birth or adoption certificate and the approval of HR.
    • Maternity leave at [Company Name] includes [Maternity Leave], which can be used by the mother of a child for the birth or adoption of a child, subject to the presentation of a birth or adoption certificate and the approval of HR.

We understand that our employees may have individual needs and preferences, and we are committed to providing flexibility and support to help them balance their work and personal lives. However, we also expect our employees to use their paid time off responsibly, to communicate with their manager and HR, and to take ownership of their actions and their performance.

We believe that the Working Hours and Leave Policy is an important part of our company’s culture, and we ask that all employees read, understand, and follow these guidelines. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your manager or HR.

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