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South Africa BCEA · Minimum 15 working days annual leave per year

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BCEA minimum is 15 working days. Enter your company policy.

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Annual Leave Rules (BCEA)

· Every employee is entitled to a minimum of 15 working days' paid annual leave per 12-month cycle.
· Annual leave accrues at 1.25 working days per month worked.
· Leave pay = daily rate (monthly ÷ 21.67) × leave days taken.
· Leave must be taken within 6 months after the end of the leave cycle (unless agreed otherwise).
· On termination, accrued leave must be paid out in full.

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How much annual leave do I get per month worked?

1.25 working days per month, which adds up to 15 working days (3 weeks) over a full 12-month cycle.

Can my employer refuse to let me take annual leave?

An employer can manage when leave is taken for operational reasons, but cannot refuse to let earned leave ever be taken or paid out.

Is annual leave calculated on basic salary or total pay?

Leave pay uses the employee's normal remuneration — typically basic salary plus any guaranteed allowances, excluding irregular overtime or bonuses.

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