Unpaid Leave
/ˌʌnˈpeɪd liːv/
Definitions
- (n.) A period during which an employee is permitted to be absent from work without pay, typically for personal or medical reasons, agreed upon by the employer.
She took unpaid leave to care for her newborn child.
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Commentary
Unpaid leave is distinct from paid leave and generally requires explicit agreement or statutory authorization; clarity in the terms and duration is advised in drafting policies.
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