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Holidays and
leave
Holidays Don’t leave it too late in the year when
Holidays are earned as you work. At the end you suddenly decide you haven’t had any
of every month the company accrues a 12th holidays – the period leading up to Christmas
of your annual entitlement. is typically busy and with less flexibility
around timing projects.
Example: If your annual entitlement is
20 days p.a. (4 weeks) then one month’s Application process
accrual would be 1.67 days and three When considering holiday leave the following
month’s accrual would be 5 days and so on. should be taken into account by both parties:
We prefer that you take your holidays in the • Do you have sufficient holidays owed?
year that they have accrued and ask that no
more than five days of your annual leave • Ensure the requested holiday time does
be carried forward to the new year. As NSI not clash with another colleague’s holiday
closes down for approximately two weeks already booked
over the Christmas period you are required • Ensure you are providing sufficient notice
to retain 4-6 days of your annual holidays for (the more notice the more chance of
this period, thus leaving you annually 14-16 approval)
days to take during the year.
Applying for leave If you do not have sufficient holidays owed
Discuss with your direct line manager and then the following is considered:
then complete the leave request though • The length of time worked at NSI
the ADP Employee portal https://secure. • The reason for the required holidays
adppayroll.com.au/ • The number of days required
Plan for them • If the holidays will be with or without pay
Holidays are essential for our mental, social
and physical well being. Please plan early in Note: Holiday leave is granted at the
the year when you wish to have these. The company’s discretion to ensure and facilitate
longer ahead you plan, the less likely they the continued smooth running of NSI and its
will clash with project requirements or with services. If you’re unsure and want to check
other colleagues wanting to take leave at your holiday position, email Admin for the
the same time. number of days earned.
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