In the world today, there are many types of leave that organizations provide for their employees.
However, there are three types of statutorily paid leave: annual, family responsibility, and sick leave.
Any other that falls outside these types' scope may be required to be taken as unpaid leave.
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Here is what you’re gonna wanna know regarding sabbatical leave South Africa.
Sabbatical leave meaning
A sabbatical break means an extended break from work.
Missing work has never been easier
What is sabbatical leave from work?
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Most people often ask, “Do you get paid while on sabbatical?”
In most cases, it is taken so that an employee can participate in an intensive study or research.
Such breaks have become more common amongCEOsand executives.
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A sabbatical break involvesthree essential elements.
These are:
Is sabbatical leave a right or privilege?
This isaccording to advocate VeroniqueBarthus, who is a member of the Cape Bar.
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The South African labour laws do not regulate sabbatical leave or sabbatical leave in government.
What is sabbatical leave policy?
This is a policy that defines the meaning of a sabbatical break and everything entailing it.
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The policy lays out clear guidelines about how employees can go about requesting it.
It also stipulates theemployee’s obligationsto the organization and matters regarding their pay, benefits, or contract.
How do I request a sabbatical leave?
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An organization will take into consideration your request and approve it if it meets the criteria.
Most people do not have any clue of what to do when it comes to taking this break.
It would be best if you plan on what you want to do during a sabbatical break.
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