[Your Educational Institution Name]

Leave Policy

1. Introduction:
At [Your Educational Institution Name], we understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life
balance for our employees. This leave policy outlines the guidelines and procedures for taking various types
of leaves available to our employees.

2. Types of Leaves:
2.1 Annual Leave:
2.1.1 Eligibility: All full-time employees are eligible for annual leave.
2.1.2 Entitlement: Employees are entitled to a specific number of annual leave days based on their length
of service and as per the employment contract. The specific entitlement will be communicated to
the employees separately.
2.1.3 Leave Application: Employees must submit a leave application at least [insert number of days] prior
to the requested leave start date. The application should be submitted through the designated leave
management system or to the immediate supervisor.

2.2 Sick Leave:

2.2.1 Eligibility: All employees are eligible for sick leave.
2.2.2 Entitlement: Employees are entitled to a specific number of sick leave days per year as per the
employment contract. The specific entitlement will be communicated to the employees separately.
2.2.3 Medical Certificates: If an employee takes sick leave for three or more consecutive days, a medical
certificate must be submitted to the HR department.

2.3 Casual Leave:

2.3.1 Eligibility: All employees are eligible for casual leave.
2.3.2 Entitlement: Employees are entitled to [insert number of days] of casual leave per year.
2.3.3 Leave Application: Employees must submit a leave application at least [insert number of days] prior
to the requested leave start date. The application should be submitted through the designated leave
management system or to the immediate supervisor.
2.3.4 Approval: Casual leave is subject to the discretion of the immediate supervisor and should be
approved based on the operational requirements of the institution.

3. Public Holidays:
3.1 Public holidays observed by [Your Educational Institution Name] will be communicated to all
employees at the beginning of each calendar year. Employees are entitled to take leave on public
holidays unless their presence is required due to institutional needs. In such cases, compensatory
leave or additional pay will be provided as per the organization's policy.

4. Special Leave:
4.1 Special leave may be granted to employees for specific personal reasons, such as marriage,
bereavement, or religious observance. The specific conditions and entitlements for special leave will
be communicated to the employees separately.

5. Leave Records and Management:

5.1 All employees are responsible for accurately recording their leave in the designated leave management
system or through any other prescribed method.
 5.2 Employees must adhere to the specified leave application procedures and provide necessary
supporting documentation where required.
5.3 The HR department will maintain leave records for all employees, and any discrepancies or issues
should be reported to HR promptly.
5.4 Failure to follow the leave policy or misuse of leave may result in disciplinary action as per the
organization's policies.

6. Amendments to the Leave Policy:

6.1 [Your Educational Institution Name] reserves the right to modify or amend this leave policy at any
time. Employees will be notified of any changes through official communication channels.

Note: This leave policy is a general framework and may require customization to suit the specific needs and
regulations of your educational institution. It is advisable to consult with the HR department or legal
professionals to ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations.