Work is important. But it is at least as valuable to not work for once. To recover regularly, clear your head and have time for your friends, family and hobbies. You are legally entitled to leave and vacation. Unfortunately, it is not always easy to get time off. Annoying and risky: work pressure, stress and burnouts are lurking.
What should I pay attention to?
Everyone in paid employment is legally entitled to four weeks of holiday per year. In other words: at four times your weekly number of working hours. So you work 32 hours a week? Then you are entitled to 128 holiday hours per year. These remain valid until 1 July the following year. On top of that, you often get extra statutory hours of leave – these remain valid for five years. Whether this applies to you and how many you will receive is stated in your contract or collective agreement.
What does this mean for me?
You are entitled to vacation and must be given the opportunity to take your days. In principle, your employer must also approve your holiday request. He may only reject this if business operations are jeopardized by your absence - in which case he must notify this in writing within two weeks. Doesn't that happen? Then your application is in principle automatically approved. Always check your collective labor agreement or contract, as it may contain other agreements.
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FAQ
How many vacation days am I entitled to?
As an employee you are always entitled to legal holidays. How many vacation days you are entitled to depends on the number of hours you work per week. This is expressed in hours and is four times your number of contract hours on an annual basis. If you work 40 hours a week, you are therefore entitled to 160 holiday hours. (And with that 20 vacation days.) In addition, you may be entitled to vacation days that exceed the statutory value. We will explain more about this in the third question in the segment 'holidays'.
Does my employer have to agree with my vacation application?
In principle, your employer must approve your vacation application. Also look at the rules that apply at your employer. Your employer may only reject your vacation application if your business is endangered by your absence. If this is the case, your employer must let you know in writing within 2 weeks. If this does not happen within 2 weeks, your holiday application has in principle been approved.
What is arranged for a doctor's visit and a dentist visit during working hours?
There is no legal regulation for visiting the dentist or doctor during working hours. Whether agreements have been made about this can often be found in your collective labor agreement, employment contract or internal company regulations. The reason for this is that many employees cannot see a doctor, dentist or physiotherapist on weekends or evenings. If there is nothing in your collective labor agreement or company regulations, you can discuss with your employer whether you will continue to be paid during absence.
