Any unused sick leave at the end of a 12-month period can be carried over and added to their next year’s entitlement. The maximum amount of sick leave that can be accumulated under the Holidays Act 2003 is 20 days. The employer and employee can agree that sick leave can accumulate to more than 20 days through an employment agreement. Unused sick leave can’t be cashed-up or be part of any final payment to the employee when they leave, unless this is in the employment agreement.
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