South Africa BCEA · 30 working days over a 3-year cycle
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During the first 6 months, sick leave accrues at 1 day per 26 days worked rather than the full 30-day cycle entitlement — this calculator's cycle-based accrual applies once that initial period has passed.
No — unlike annual leave, sick leave has no cash value. Unused days simply lapse at the end of each 3-year cycle.
Yes — for absences longer than 2 consecutive days, or on a Monday, Friday, or a day adjacent to a public holiday.
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