Holiday Policy

Holiday Rules

1 - Holiday Days will be given on a “First Come, First Served” basis, after the Request for holiday is approved by the appropriate Manager or Supervisor.

2 - Each “approved” holiday period should be posted on the holiday spreadsheet so that others in the department may see days already taken.

3 - There should not be more than a one day overlap of staff leaving or returning from vacation within each department. This is at the department manager/supervisor's discretion based on the size of the team and cover required/available.

4 - Each Department Manager will insure, where reasonably practicable, there will be no “gaps” in coverage of time critical work. Each individual should ensure that his or her duties are handed over in an appropriate manner.

5 - Individuals should give a reasonable amount of notice for holiday requests. The general rule is 4 weeks notice, but this is flexible at the discretion of the individual Manager or Supervisor depending upon circumstances.