Managing High Leave Balances

Phase 1: Assessment

1. Leave Balance Review

Identify employees with high leave balances.

2. Manager Notification

Alert managers for review and action.

Phase 2: Planning

3. Leave Reduction Plan

Create personalized leave reduction plans. Those could include things like:

• Mandatory Leave Periods
• Company-wide leave schedule
• Regular reminders
• Leave Cash-Out (if legally allowed)
• Leave Buyback Programs
• Leave Accrual Caps
• Reduced Work Schedules
• Sabbaticals
• Leave Rewards Program:

4. Employee Consultation

Discuss and agree options with the employees.

Phase 3: Action

5. Leave Approval

‍Approve and schedule leave per agreed plans.

6. Plan Monitoring

‍Track leave usage and send reminders.

Phase 4: Compliance

7. Policy Review

Ensure actions align with company policies and labor laws.

8. Reporting

Generate reports for leadership review.