A leave balance does not always explain its calculation. Check your leave year, contract, and actual leave history rather than comparing a colleague's balance.
Evidence to keep
Before you start
Statutory paid annual leave depends on qualification and service under the Employment Ordinance. A contract may offer more. Rest days, statutory holidays, and annual leave are distinct, and unused-leave payments depend on the applicable termination rules.
What to do, step by step
- Identify service length and the relevant leave year, then calculate the statutory portion.
- Check accrual, carry-over, and booking rules for additional contractual leave.
- Compare actual leave dates with employer records and ask about a specific discrepancy in writing.
- Ask for an itemised leave and payment calculation before leaving and consult Labour if disputed.
Costs, timing, and things to check
Leave scheduling has notification and consultation requirements. Keep notices if leave is deducted without a clear explanation.
Paying in lieu of leave is subject to statutory restrictions; not every unused day can simply be cashed out.
Check statutory leave, extra contractual leave, and actual leave separately.
Official information and enquiries
These are the reference and service entry points for this guide. Check current fees, eligibility, and schedules with the authority. The preparation date is not each source's official update date.
This is general information; an individual dispute depends on the facts, documents, and current law.