leave-policy.md

# Leave Policy

## Annual Leave
Full-time employees accrue 25 days of paid annual leave per calendar year.
Leave accrues monthly and unused days may be carried over up to a maximum of 5
days into the following year. Carry-over days must be used by March 31.

## Sick Leave
Employees are entitled to 10 paid sick days per year. A doctor's note is
required for any absence longer than three consecutive working days.

## Parental Leave
New parents are entitled to 16 weeks of paid parental leave, which must be taken
within 12 months of the birth or adoption of a child. Requests should be
submitted to HR at least 8 weeks in advance.

## Requesting Leave
All leave requests must be submitted through the HR portal at least two weeks
before the intended start date, except in cases of illness or emergency.