In Brunei, employees are entitled to paid annual leave under the Employment Order 2009. The minimum entitlement starts at 7 days for employees with less than two years of service, increasing to 14 days for those with five or more years.

Statutory entitlement

7 days for less than 2 years. 10 days for 2–5 years. 14 days for 5 or more years of service.

Eligibility

Employees must have worked for at least one year to be entitled to paid annual leave.

Employer obligations

  • Grant annual leave as per the statutory minimum (7–14 days based on service).
  • Pay the employee's wages during annual leave.
  • Pay for unused annual leave on termination of employment.

Employee rights

  • Right to 7–14 days of annual leave based on service.
  • Right to be paid during annual leave.
  • Right to paid leave payout on termination.

Common pitfalls

  • Not adjusting leave based on service length — the entitlement increases with service.
  • Not paying for unused leave on termination — this is a statutory requirement.

How annual leave accrues

After one year of service, the employee is entitled to 7 days of paid annual leave. This increases to 10 days after 2 years and 14 days after 5 years.

Frequently asked questions

Can annual leave be carried forward?

Unused annual leave can be carried forward by mutual agreement.

Sources

This page is provided for general guidance and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the cited primary source for current law before making employment decisions.