How to handle employees taking unauthorised annual leave

By David Jones, Brightmine Freelance Consultant

Employers may occasionally face situations where an employee takes a holiday without approval—either by ignoring a refusal for annual leave or by failing to request permission at all. Unauthorised holidays can create disruption and raise important HR and disciplinary considerations.

Our guide explains how to manage unapproved annual leave fairly and effectively, helping employers respond consistently and prevent similar issues in the future.

In this guide, learn about:

• Reducing the chances of an employee going on holiday without authorisation
• Where the employer suspects that the employee will take unauthorised leave
• Where the employee is absent from work without explanation
• Where the employee calls in sick
• The employee returns to work
• Deciding on the disciplinary sanction for unauthorised absence
• Payment for unauthorised absence

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