In Pakistan, employees are entitled to paid annual leave under various labour laws including the Factories Act 1934 and provincial labour laws. The minimum entitlement is 14 consecutive days of paid leave after 12 months of continuous service.

Statutory entitlement

14 consecutive days of paid annual leave after 12 months of continuous service.

Eligibility

Employees must have worked continuously for at least 12 months to be entitled to paid annual leave.

Employer obligations

  • Grant 14 consecutive days of paid annual leave after 12 months of service.
  • Pay the employee's full wages during annual leave.
  • Pay for unused annual leave on termination of employment.

Employee rights

  • Right to 14 consecutive days of annual leave after 12 months of service.
  • Right to be paid at full wages during annual leave.
  • Right to paid leave payout on termination.

Common pitfalls

  • Not paying for unused leave on termination — this is a statutory requirement.

How annual leave accrues

After 12 months of continuous service, the employee is entitled to 14 consecutive days of paid annual leave.

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.