{"id":191010,"date":"2024-01-09T09:06:56","date_gmt":"2024-01-09T09:06:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/?post_type=hr-glossary&p=191010"},"modified":"2024-11-21T12:39:11","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T12:39:11","slug":"personal-leave","status":"publish","type":"hr-glossary","link":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/hr-glossary\/personal-leave\/","title":{"rendered":"Personal Leave"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What is personal leave? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Personal leave is a type of extended leave of absence typically reserved for complex situations that require more time off than standard PTO or sick leave can provide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This kind of leave is typically used in circumstances such as long-term personal health issues, extended caregiving for family members, bereavement<\/a>, or other significant personal matters that necessitate prolonged absence from work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Personal leave vs. vacation  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>Personal leave<\/strong><\/td>Vacation<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Purpose<\/td>Often used for health, family, or personal issues.<\/td>Primarily for rest, relaxation, and personal pursuits.<\/td><\/tr>
Eligibility<\/td>May depend on specific criteria like illness or family emergencies.<\/td>Generally available to employees as a benefit.<\/td><\/tr>
Notice<\/td>Can be with minimal notice due to its nature.<\/td>Usually requires advance notice and approval.<\/td><\/tr>
Pay<\/td>Often paid, but depends on company policies.<\/td>Typically paid, forming part of the employment benefits<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr>
Mandatory laws<\/td>Often subject to legal regulations (e.g., sick leave laws).<\/td>Less regulated, more at the discretion of the employer.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Annual leave vs. personal leave <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Annual leave<\/a> is paid time off used for rest and recreation, typically planned and scheduled in advance. This type of leave is accrued based on the employee\u2019s length of service and usually ranges from a few days to weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, personal leave is intended for personal matters such as illness or family emergencies. It’s often not planned and might require some form of documentation as proof, like a medical certificate, especially if it extends beyond a certain number of days.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Personal leave of absence reasons <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some of the most common reasons for taking a personal leave of absence include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n