Paid Leave from Day One: Is It Possible and What Are the Rules?

Can we allow employees to take paid leaves from their joining date? Or could you please provide information on the rules regarding the period for paid leave in a year? Please respond as soon as possible.

Full-Time Employees

Paid leave entitlement is calculated on a fiscal year cycle and is based on employees' length of service.

Paid Leave Entitlement for a 7-hour Standard Workday (1820 hours/year):

Number of Years of Service | Monthly Paid Leave Entitlement (hours) | Annual Paid Leave Entitlement (hours) | Annual Paid Leave Entitlement (days)
0 - 9 | 14 7/12 | 175 | 25
10 - 24 | 17 1/2 | 210 | 30
25 or more | 20 5/12 | 245 | 35

Paid Leave Entitlement for an 8-hour Workday (2080 hours/year):

Number of Years of Service | Monthly Paid Leave Entitlement (hours) | Annual Paid Leave Entitlement (hours) | Annual Paid Leave Entitlement (days)
0 - 9 | 16 2/3 | 200 | 25
10 - 24 | 20 | 240 | 30
25 or more | 23 1/3 | 280 | 35