Annual Leave
7. How do I apply for Annual Leave?
8. Can I apply for advance AL?
No, there is no provision of advance AL for Service Contract holders. Your leave will not go through if you apply for more AL days than your current balance.
9. Can I apply for leave beyond my expected end date of contract?
Leave days should be applied for and taken within the existing contract period.
10. Will I keep accumulating AL days if I don't take any leave?
Yes, the AL is accrued on a monthly basis for each completed month of work in accordance with terms and the conditions of your contract.
11. Will I get paid for unused AL days upon separation?
No, any unused AL days at the time of separation are forfeited.
12. Can I carry over any accumulated AL to my renewed contract?
Yes, if your SC is extended for additional period, up to 18 days of accrued annual leave may be carried forward upon contract extension.
13. How does the system calculate my AL if it coincides with official holiday especially for lunar days?
Official holidays and non-working days are excluded from the period of AL, e.g.: if the SC holder applies for AL from Monday till Wednesday (3 days) and Tuesday is an official UN holiday in the duty station, Atlas will only deduct 2 days from the AL balance.
14. Can I apply for a half day of AL?
Yes, when creating the AL request you have an option to select half days.
15. Can I apply for an AL retroactively (F)?
Leave should be planned and agreed with the supervisor in advance, and approved in Atlas prior to start date of leave. For any unusual circumstances or technical problems, contact your local HR focal point for advice.
16. Will the updated leave balance be automatically reflected in Atlas?
The leave balances are updated when payroll is processed which is typically between the 10th -18th of a month.
Example:
- If you apply in advance for leave in December, then your leave balance will be updated in December on the day payroll is processed (10th -18th of a month).
- If you apply for leave in the end of the current month (after payroll is processed) and it is approved end of current month, then the leave balance will be updated the following month
