См. также: annual general meeting of shareholders, annual bonus, annual renegotiation of lending conditions, annual medical check-up
Annual leave is paid time off work granted by employers to employees to be used for whatever the employee wishes. Depending on the employer's policies, differing number of days may be offered, and the employee may be required to give a certain amount of advance notice, may have to coordinate with the employer to be sure that staffing is adequately covered during the employee's absence, and other requirements may have to be met. It is considered a benefit for the employees. (Wikipedia)
Workers who fall sick during their annual leave are entitled to take corresponding paid leave at a later date, the EU's top court has ruled. (BBC News)
Vacation Roster. A vacation roster shall be maintained at a location accessible to employees. Requests for annual leave for any weeks during the choice vacation period which still remain vacant on the roster shall be handled as follows: (LawInsider)
The ECJ says "the point at which the temporary incapacity arose is irrelevant". "Consequently, a worker is entitled to take paid annual leave, which coincides with a period of sick leave, at a later point in time, irrespective of the point at which the incapacity for work arose." (BBC)
