Additional Discretionary Sick Leave Clause Samples
The Additional Discretionary Sick Leave clause grants an employer the authority to provide extra paid or unpaid sick leave to employees beyond the standard entitlement, at the employer's discretion. This clause typically outlines the circumstances under which such leave may be granted, such as in cases of extended illness or special personal situations, and clarifies that approval is not automatic but subject to management's judgment. Its core function is to offer flexibility in addressing unique or unforeseen health-related absences, ensuring both employee well-being and operational continuity while maintaining employer control over leave approvals.
Additional Discretionary Sick Leave. In the event an employee has no entitlement left, they are entitled to apply for up to 10 days discretionary sick leave per annum. The employer recognises that discretionary sick and domestic leave is to ensure the provision of reasonable support to staff having to be absent from work where their entitlement is exhausted. The first five days of discretionary sick leave shall be approved on the same basis as leave under clause 26.1. For the next five days of discretionary sick leave, requests should be considered at the closest possible level of delegation to the employee and in the quickest time possible, taking into account the following: • The employee’s length of service • The employee’s attendance record • The consequences of not providing the leave • Any unusual and/or extenuating circumstances Reasons for a refusal shall, when requested by the employee, be given in writing, and before refusing a request, the decision maker is expected to seek appropriate guidance. Leave granted under this provision may be debited as an advance on the next years’ entitlement up to a maximum of 5 days.
Additional Discretionary Sick Leave. 8.3.1 In the event an employee has no entitlement left, they are entitled to apply for up to ten 10 days’ discretionary leave per annum. The employer recognises that discretionary sick leave is to ensure the provision of reasonable support to staff having to be absent from work where their entitlement is exhausted. The first five (5) days of discretionary leave shall be approved on the same basis as leave under clause 8.1.
8.3.2 In considering the next five (5) days’ discretionary leave the employer shall take into account the following: • the employee’s length of service • the employee’s attendance record • the consequences of not providing the leave • any unusual and/or extenuating circumstances
8.3.3 Requests should be considered at the closest possible level of delegation to the employee and in the quickest time possible. Reasons for a refusal shall, when requested by the employee, be given in writing and before refusing a request, the decision maker is expected to seek appropriate guidance.
Additional Discretionary Sick Leave. 17.2.1 In the event an employee has no entitlement left, they are entitled to apply for up to ten 10 days’ discretionary leave per annum. The employer recognises that discretionary sick leave is to ensure the provision of reasonable support to staff having to be absent from work where their entitlement is exhausted. The first five (5) days of discretionary leave shall be approved on the same basis as leave under clause 17.1.
17.2.2 In considering the next five (5) days’ discretionary leave the employer shall take into account the following: • the employee’s length of service • the employee’s attendance record • the consequences of not providing the leave • any unusual and/or extenuating circumstances
17.2.3 Requests should be considered at the closest possible level of delegation to the employee and in the quickest time possible. Reasons for a refusal shall, when requested by the employee, be given in writing and before refusing a request, the decision maker is expected to seek appropriate guidance.
17.2.4 Where an employee is incapacitated by sickness or injury arising out of and in the course of employment, salary may be paid at the discretion of the employer.
17.2.5 Where an employee is suffering from an illness which could have a detrimental effect on the patients in the employer's care, the employer may, at their discretion, either:
i. Place the employee on suitable alternative duties.
ii. Direct the employee to take leave on payment at base rates (Tl only) for not more than eight days in any one year, in addition to the normal entitlement to sick leave.
Additional Discretionary Sick Leave. In the event an employee has no entitlement left, they are entitled to apply for up to 10 days discretionary sick leave per annum. The employer recognises that discretionary sick and domestic leave is to ensure the provision of reasonable support to staff having to be absent from work where their entitlement is exhausted. The first five days of discretionary sick leave shall be approved on the same basis as leave under clause 26.1. For the next five days of discretionary sick leave, requests should be considered at the closest possible level of delegation to the employee and in the quickest time possible, taking into account the following: • The employee’s length of service • The employee’s attendance record • The consequences of not providing the leave • Any unusual and/or extenuating circumstances