Leave, other than sick leave and maternity leave, is granted subject to the exigencies of the service. Staff are encouraged to take their leave provided that the operational needs of the public service are met. Sick leave, maternity leave, study leave and unpaid leave are granted on a need basis.
Rules have been set out in the Civil Service Regulations.
The leave earning rate normally depends on the officer's terms of appointment, years of service and salary.
Since 1 June 2000, a new fringe benefits package has been offered to all new recruits. The leave benefits for these civil servants are summarised below:
Category of officers
Leave days per year(working day basis)
Maximum accumulation
Remarks
Directorate
22 or 26
44 or 52
Higher rates for those with 10 years' service or more
On or above Point 14 of the Master Pay Scale
18 or 22
36 or 44
Below Point 14 of the Master Pay Scale or Model Scale 1
14 or 18
28 or 36
The most common leave benefits terms for those who joined the Government before 1 June 2000 are as follows:
Category of officers
Leave days per year(calendar day basis)
Maximum accumulation
Remarks
On or above Point 4 of the Directorate Pay Scale
55.5
365
Higher rates for those with 10 years’ service or more
On or above Point 14 of the Master Pay Scale to Point 3 of the Directorate Pay Scale
