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Occasional leave is a short, paid leave granted for important life events. It is regulated by law and does not reduce the annual leave pool.
Most often it concerns family events such as:
The exact list and length are set by regulation.
Depending on the event, 1 or 2 days are granted. In practice, check internal procedures or HR guidance.
Yes. Occasional leave is paid and does not reduce annual leave.
Typically:
Occasional leave is separate from annual leave and does not lower the 20/26‑day entitlement.
Submit the application close to the event. The employer may ask for justification, so attach the confirming document.
As a rule, occasional leave is due if the event occurred and is documented. Disputes usually concern timing or documentation, so keep confirmations.
An employee applies for leave due to childbirth and submits the certificate. The employer grants the appropriate paid days.
Use the leave calculator for annual leave and cash equivalent.
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