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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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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