Reducing Leave Liability

It is important for leave liability to be managed to prevent excessive leave being accrued. There are not only financial implications for Managers to consider but also health and wellbeing of staff. 

Any leave (annual or long service) accrued above the amounts permitted within applicable employment agreements is deemed an excess and a plan should be developed to ensure that annual leave is reduced to an appropriate balance by an agreed date.

The attached process map (pdf 94KB) and leave plan form (pdf 88KB)/(word 196KB) will assist managing excess leave.