Glossary

Sick Leave

Sick leave is time off an employee takes because of illness or injury, usually paid and often protected by law. It is distinct from vacation, though some policies fold both into a single paid time off bank.

How it works

  • Entitlement and pay come from local law, the contract, or company policy.
  • Many jurisdictions require a certificate after a set number of days.
  • Sick leave is usually separate from annual leave, so illness during a holiday may be reclassified.

Why it matters

Tracking sick leave keeps balances and pay correct, supports compliance where records are required, and helps spot patterns without turning tracking into surveillance.

How Sandtime.io fits

Sandtime.io records worked hours and time off in one reviewable place, so sick days sit alongside the hours behind reports and payroll - no screenshots or monitoring.

Sick leave is a type of paid time off, separate from annual leave, and contributes to the working-time records some jurisdictions require.

Related Terms

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Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid leave an employee can take while still being paid, such as vacation, personal days, and often sick days, usually pooled into one bank of days.

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Annual Leave

The paid holiday an employee is entitled to each year for rest, with a statutory minimum in most countries (at least four weeks under the EU directive).

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Working-Time Records in Poland

Working-time records are the ongoing logs of hours worked by each employee, distinct from the registration system or process that produces them.

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