The situation when an unexpected illness arises during annual leave can seem unpleasant. However, do not worry, because Ukrainian legislation provides for a clear procedure for action in such cases. ICTV facts found out how sick leave is calculated during vacation and whether it is possible to reschedule vacation.
Sick leave during vacation: paid or not
Article 16 of the Law of Ukraine provides that a person will receive payments for the period when he was sick, even if the person is on vacation. But there are some subtleties.
An employee may be denied sick pay in the following cases:
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- If leave without pay
- If the person is on study leave
- If it's a sabbatical
- If during vacation a person consumed alcohol or drugs, which caused disability
Where and how to get sick leave during vacation
To get a certificate of incapacity for work during vacation, you need to see a doctor who will examine you, make a diagnosis and open a sick leave.
The fact of opening a sick leave must be reported to the employer.
Vacation extension options:
- According to the law, unused vacation days falling during a period of temporary disability can be transferred to another time within 12 months after the end of the working year for which it was granted.
- You can transfer unused vacation days to another period that will be more convenient for you.
- Instead of transferring vacation, you can receive compensation for unused days that fall during the period of temporary disability.
According to labor legislation of Ukraine, the decision to extend or postpone annual leave is made by mutual consent of the employee and the employer.
How to extend vacation after sick leave
The employee notifies the employer of his desire to extend or postpone the vacation and indicates the desired period of extension or transfer. You need to submit a corresponding application to your employer in which you ask to postpone or extend your vacation due to sick leave.
The employer considers the employee’s application and makes a decision.
If agreed, issues an order to extend or postpone the vacation.
