Leave Policy
This Leave Policy is used to outline the leave entitlements and obligations that are in place for your employees. This Policy covers the key types of paid and unpaid annual leave available to your employees and the procedure for taking each type of leave.
Last updated October 23, 2025
Suitable for Australia
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Frequently asked questions
Use this Policy if:
- You want to provide clarity on the different types of leave available to your employees;
- You need to ensure that there are clear procedures in place for the notification, and taking of leave;
- You want to ensure that your employees are aware that they may not be entitled to leave if it has not been taken in line with an agreed process or is not compatible with the Company’s operational requirements,
- You want your employees to feel supported in the workplace, and more comfortable taking leave subject to the required process and timeframes; and
- You want to protect your Company from any potential disputes or claims relating to leave, including unauthorised leave taken by employees.
What does this Policy cover?
- The key types of paid and unpaid leave available to employees, including annual leave, community service leave, long service leave, parental leave, personal/carer’s leave, compassionate leave, family and domestic violence leave;
- An outline of the amount of each leave available to employees and eligibility requirements for such leave;
- Notice and evidence requirements for any leave taken; and
- The interaction of leave with public holidays and/or unpaid leave.
Further information:
View Sample Leave Policy
The Legal Risk Score of a Leave Policy Template is Low
Our legal team have marked this document as low risk considering:
- The document grants managers significant discretion in approving various types of leave, which could lead to inconsistencies in how leave requests are handled across different parts of the company.
- The conditions under which unpaid leave can be taken are not fully specified, potentially leaving employees uncertain about their options or rights in situations where they have exhausted other forms of leave.
- The requirement for employees to provide evidence for certain types of leave, such as community service or compassionate leave, could pose a risk if the necessary documentation is not readily available or if the requirements are interpreted strictly by management.
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