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15 Types of Paid and Unpaid Leave and Time Off

15 Types of Paid and Unpaid Leave and Time Off

Last updated on July 11, 2025

Frequently asked questions

Paid leave allows employees to take time off while still receiving their salary, whereas unpaid leave is time off without pay.

Paid leave supports employee well-being, prevents burnout, improves morale, and promotes productivity by allowing time for rest or personal matters without financial stress.

Common types include vacation days, sick leave, parental leave, bereavement leave, and public holidays.

Examples include personal leave, extended medical leave not covered under sick days, sabbaticals, or any discretionary time off where the employee does not receive wages.

Not necessarily. Unpaid leave may be initiated by the employee or employer depending on company policy, budget constraints, or legal regulations.

Tools like Vacation Tracker streamline tracking, approvals, and reporting of both paid and unpaid leave, ensuring compliance and transparency for both employers and employees.