{"id":2898,"date":"2026-03-31T11:42:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T11:42:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/blog\/?p=2898"},"modified":"2026-05-20T10:41:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T10:41:11","slug":"annual-leave-entitlement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/blog\/annual-leave-entitlement\/","title":{"rendered":"Annual Leave Entitlement in Malaysia: A Complete 2026 Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From annual leave and sick leave to\u00a0maternity\u00a0leave\u00a0and public holidays, Malaysian\u00a0labour\u00a0laws outline specific rights and responsibilities to\u00a0each type of leave for\u00a0ensuring\u00a0fair treatment\u00a0of all employees\u00a0in the workplace.\u00a0Here\u2019s\u00a0a simple guide\u00a0to help you understand your\u00a0annual leave entitlement\u00a0and plan your\u00a0time\u00a0off\u00a0better.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>What Is Annual Leave?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/blog\/annual-leave-malaysia-rules-forecasts\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Annual leave<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is a\u00a0paid\u00a0time off from work that is typically\u00a0entitled on a yearly basis.\u00a0The employees can use it as per their own wish and will for personal reasons such as\u00a0rest, travel, personal\u00a0emergency\u00a0or vacation.\u00a0As per Malaysian laws,\u00a0the\u00a0minimum\u00a0number of annual leaves entitled to the employees depends on their service length, following the\u00a0legal entitlement\u00a0stated\u00a0in the\u00a0Employment Act 1955.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is usually<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Paid<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A yearly benefit<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Provided by the employer<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Calculated based on length of service<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><strong>What Is The Annual Leave Entitlement in Malaysia?<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">minimum<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0number of\u00a0annual leaves entitled to an employee\u00a0is based on their\u00a0length of service, as\u00a0legally\u00a0amended in 2022.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Less than 2 years of service<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2013 8 days\u00a0\/\u00a0year<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span> <br \/><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2\u00a0to\u00a05 years of service<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2013\u00a012 days\u00a0\/\u00a0year<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span> <br \/><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5+ years of service<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2013\u00a016 days\u00a0\/\u00a0year<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Annual leave once\u00a0earned\u00a0must be used\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">within 12 months<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, otherwise they will become\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">unusable<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0In case of\u00a0incomplete\u00a0year of service, annual leave entitlement is\u00a0based on\u00a0the months of service\u00a0completed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tip<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0Many companies in Malaysia offer\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">more than the minimum annual leave entitlement<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, so check your company\u2019s policy to know the\u00a0exact annual leave days you can take.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span> <span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2900 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Annual-Leave-Entitlement-in-Malaysia.png\" alt=\"Annual Leave Entitlement in Malaysia\" width=\"705\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Annual-Leave-Entitlement-in-Malaysia.png 1151w, https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Annual-Leave-Entitlement-in-Malaysia-300x205.png 300w, https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Annual-Leave-Entitlement-in-Malaysia-1024x698.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Annual-Leave-Entitlement-in-Malaysia-768x524.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Who Is Eligible for Annual Leave Entitlement?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The eligibility for annual leave\u00a0depends on each employee\u2019s\u00a0employment status and length of service.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span> <br \/><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eligible employees:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Full-time employees<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Contract employees\u00a0(under a valid employment contract)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Special cases:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Employees in probation period (pro-rated basis; based on company policy),<span class=\"TextRun SCXW151133394 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151133394 BCX8\">\u00a0but certain categories of employees (those earning RM4,000 or less, manual\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW151133394 BCX8\">labourers<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151133394 BCX8\">, domestic servants) are entitled regardless of probationary status<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151133394 BCX8\">)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW151133394 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Part-time employees\u00a0(based on working hours and company terms)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Note<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Freelancers and independent contractors are not automatically covered\u00a0for annual leave entitlement.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>How to Calculate Annual Leave Entitlement?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Annual leave entitlement is done based on\u00a0the\u00a0length of service of the employee, as already\u00a0stated. In case\u00a0an employee joins halfway through a year or\u00a0leaved\u00a0mid-year, the calculation of their entitled annual leave would be on a\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pro-rated basis<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Calculating the number of\u00a0prorated annual leave can be done using a simple formula:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span> <br \/><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(Annual Leave Entitlement \/ 12) * Number of months\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559731&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Important note<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: For\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">new\u00a0recruits<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the number of months\u00a0should be calculated from their start date to the end of the year. For\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">departing\u00a0employees<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, it is\u00a0from the start of the year to their last working day in the company.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>When Can You Take Annual Leave?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Annual leave in Malaysia can be taken at\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">any time the employer approves<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, but the\u00a0leave earned for the year must be exhausted\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">within the year-end<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0If not, the entitlement may be lost.\u00a0Though\u00a0carry\u00a0forward of annual leave is not confirmed by law, it\u00a0largely\u00a0depends\u00a0on the company policy\u00a0to provide such\u00a0perks\u00a0to their employees.\u00a0Many companies in Malaysia offer\u00a0such carry forward policy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In\u00a0certain\u00a0cases, employees may be able to convert their unused annual leave into\u00a0a monetary\u00a0benefit, known as\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">leave encashment<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(paid based on the employee&#8217;s ordinary rate of pay).\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">resigning employees<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0the unused annual\u00a0leaves\u00a0can\u00a0either\u00a0be\u00a0used to\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">shorten their notice\u00a0period<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or can be\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">encashed<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>How To Effectively Manageme Annual Leave?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For managing annual leave entitlement effectively, it is necessary to follow the legal requirements and calculate the number of leaves accurately. When manually done, it can be repetitive and prone to errors. Using digital tools is a smart solution for this. Modern <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/hrms-software\">HRMS system<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> like that of Info-Tech provides features like automated leave calculations, real-time leave balance viewing, simple approvals, and compliance with labour laws.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Annual Leave Entitlement FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"mi-faq\">\r\n<div id=\"accordionExample\" class=\"accordion\">\r\n<div class=\"card\">\r\n<div id=\"headingOne\" class=\"card-head\">\r\n<div class=\"acc-arrow\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapseOne\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapseOne\">\r\n<h4 class=\"Positionheader wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW17425077 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17425077 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">How is annual leave calculated in Malaysia?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW17425077 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"collapseOne\" class=\"collapse show\" aria-labelledby=\"headingOne\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\r\n<div class=\"card-body\">\r\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW221769909 BCX8\">Annual leave in Malaysia\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW221769909 BCX8\">is calculated based on an employee\u2019s length of service<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW221769909 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card\">\r\n<div id=\"headingtwo\" class=\"card-head\">\r\n<div class=\"collapsed acc-arrow\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsetwo\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsetwo\">\r\n<h4 class=\"Positionheader\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW67569283 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67569283 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Who is entitled to annual leave?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW67569283 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"collapsetwo\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingtwo\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\r\n<div class=\"card-body\">\r\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99895139 BCX8\">E<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99895139 BCX8\">mployees in Malaysia are entitled to annual leave if they are working <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99895139 BCX8\">full-time, on\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW99895139 BCX8\">contract<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99895139 BCX8\">\u00a0basis, or\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99895139 BCX8\">have worked for at least 12 months<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99895139 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card\">\r\n<div id=\"headingthree\" class=\"card-head\">\r\n<div class=\"collapsed acc-arrow\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsethree\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsethree\">\r\n<h4 class=\"Positionheader\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW76378259 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76378259 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">How many days per month\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW76378259 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">for<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76378259 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">\u00a0annual leave?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW76378259 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"collapsethree\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingthree\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\r\n<div class=\"card-body\">\r\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59633921 BCX8\">Monthly accrual of annual leave is based on\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59633921 BCX8\">its total yearly entitlement.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">8 days per year \u2192 0.67 days per month<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">12 days\u00a0per year \u2192 1 day per month<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">16 days\u00a0per year \u2192 1.33 days per month<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card\">\r\n<div id=\"headingfour\" class=\"card-head\">\r\n<div class=\"collapsed acc-arrow\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsefour\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsefour\">\r\n<h4 class=\"Positionheader\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW142483695 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142483695 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">What can resigned employees do with annual\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW142483695 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">leaves<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142483695 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW142483695 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"collapsefour\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfour\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\r\n<div class=\"card-body\">\r\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW65532456 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65532456 BCX8\">Unused annual\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW65532456 BCX8\">leaves<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65532456 BCX8\">\u00a0can either be used to decrease the notice\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65532456 BCX8\">period or<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65532456 BCX8\">\u00a0be\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW65532456 BCX8\">encashed<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65532456 BCX8\">\u00a0(subject to company policy)\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65532456 BCX8\">by the resigned employees<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65532456 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW65532456 BCX8\" 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