How Should We Phrase an Offer Letter Clause About Annual Leave During Public Holidays?

Hi Members, we would like to add a clause in the offer letter regarding annual leave. We advise that staff take annual leave when the country they are serving is observing a public holiday.

Proposed Clause for Offer Letter

Can we phrase it as follows: "You shall go on annual leave as and when advised by your superior if the country you are serving is on a public holiday"?

We appreciate your advice.

Thank you.

Understanding the Difference Between Public Holidays and Annual Leave

Public holidays are different from annual leave with wages. Why are you combining both? I don't understand. It is not correct.

We are actually a shared service division. Staff are based in Malaysia and provide services to Australian stakeholders. Thus, we would like to advise staff to go on annual leave while Australia is on a public holiday. Otherwise, staff will have very little to do in the office.

Would appreciate your advice.

Thank you.