Hi, Vishal. Leave encashment here in PH is being observed by numerous government agencies and private organizations. There are also companies that are not giving this kind of benefit. If I am to suggest, this is one value-added service that you can introduce in your organization. First, you have to conduct a study in your company on the leave consumption / availment of your employees, both vacation leaves and sick leaves. You have to know if this will be a motivation for them to increase their productivity. If you are introducing a policy, find out how you can link / relate it with your companies vision and mission. If this will undoubtedly increase their productivity and will help in achieveing your organization's objectives then draft a policy by all means. You may want to consider the following parameters: 1. Determine the kind and the number of leaves that a permanent / regular employee can avail. Example: VL only or SL only; minimum of (no. of leaves) to a maximum of (no. of leaves) 2. Determine if the availment will be within the calendar year or after the calendar year. 3. Should there be a minimum leave credits available balance that you will require prior to availment of employees for encashment or none. Always remember that it should be a win-win solution for the organization and for the employees. Thanks, Jeng |