Can I direct an employee to take annual leave?
Q: Can I direct an employee to take annual leave?
A: An employer can direct an employee to take annual leave provided the request is reasonable, e.g. if an employer has an annual shutdown or the employee has excessive amounts of leave.
Please note: The answer is correct at the time of publishing. Be aware that laws may change over time. Refer to Annual leave for current advice.
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