The LPA, however, does not provide much guidance on personal business leave. This means that the employer can freely stipulate the requirements for personal business leave in its work rules. The employer should set the criteria, the number of days per year, the procedures for approval, and whether the employee is entitled to wages when taking personal business leave. After granting personal business leave, the employer cannot deduct such leave days from annual leave. Conclusion Annual leave is a common area of disagreement between employers and employees. If both sides
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correctly understand their rights and obligations, disputes on annual leave can be easily resolved through discussions between the parties, without having to go to court.
An earlier version of this article was first published in the Bangkok Post on April 8, 2011. Please send comments or questions to Andrew Stoutley at andrew.s@tillekeandgibbins.com.
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