The right to just and favourable conditions of work (Art. 7) 2016, para. 43
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The timing for taking paid annual leave should be subject to a negotiated decision between the employer and the worker; however, legislation should set a minimum period of ideally two weeks of uninterrupted paid annual leave. Workers may not relinquish such leave, including in exchange for compensation. Upon termination of employment, workers should receive the period of annual leave outstanding or alternative compensation amounting to the same level of pay entitlement or holiday credit.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
Document type
General Comment / Recommendation
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
All
Year
2016
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
CESCR General Comment No. 23, The right to just and favourable conditions of work (Art. 7) (2016), para. 43.