The situation when an unexpected illness occurs during annual leave may seem unpleasant. However, there is no need to worry, because Ukrainian legislation provides 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 transfer the vacation.
Sick leave during vacation: is it 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 leave payment in the following cases:
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- nursery leave without pay;
- nursery the person is on leave related to studies;
- nursery is a creative leave;
- nursery during the vacation the person consumed alcohol or drugs, which caused the disability.
Where and how to get sick leave during vacation
To obtain a certificate of incapacity for work during vacation, you must contact a doctor who will examine you, make a diagnosis and open a sick leave.
You must inform your employer of the fact of opening a sick leave.
Extension options vacations:
- According to the Law, unused vacation days falling during the period of temporary disability can be transferred to another time within 12 months after the end of the working year for which it is granted.
- You can transfer unused vacation days to another period that is 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 transfer annual leave is accepted by mutual agreement of the employee and employer.
How to extend vacation after sick leave
The employee notifies the employer of his desire to extend or postpone the vacation and specifies the desired date of extension or postponement. 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 reviews the employee's application and makes a decision.
If agreed, issues an order to extend or postpone the vacation.
