Birthday Leave Policy

Birthday Leave Policy



Birthday Leave Policy

Coverage

This policy applies to all permanent team members across The Warehouse Group (TWG). Team members must be in a permanent full-time or part-time role at the time their birthday falls to qualify for the birthday day off.

Scope

TWG awards all permanent team members paid time off for their birthday.  The purpose of this Policy is to provide team members with eligibility criteria and guidance for the Birthday Leave.

Objective

All permanent full-time and part-time team members are eligible to receive a one-day leave credit for Birthday Leave on or around their birth month in recognition of their birthday, from the commencement of their employment.

Compliance

·         Birthday Leave can be applied for up to 90 days in advance of the team member’s birthday.

·         Birthday Leave can be taken up to 5 days in advance of the team member’s birthday.

·         Team members must submit their Birthday Leave request through MyPay and the day must be taken at a mutually agreed upon date.

·         It is encouraged that Birthday Leave be taken around the birth month, however Birthday Leave must be taken within 12 months of the actual birthday date.

·         Birthday Leave cannot be banked or carried over past this 12-month window and will not be paid out at any time during or after service with TWG.

Related Policies

·         Code of Conduct


    • Related Articles

    • Lifestyle Leave Policy

      Applies to: all TWG team Overview We recognise how hard each of our team members work to help make The Warehouse Group a successful 100 year company. So TWG has come up with a really exciting offer for our teams that we hope will help you achieve ...

    • Bereavement Leave

      Applies to: all TP7 team Bereavement leave You are entitled to this leave after three months of starting.   You can take up to three days' paid leave on the death of a close family member, not necessarily consecutively.              A close family ...

    • Overseas and Domestic Travel Policy

      Applies to: all TWG team Overview TWG has a set of processes for team members to follow for approving travel, making travel arrangements and for travelling both domestically and internationally. The purpose of this policy is to ensure that team ...

    • Navigating the Torpedo7 Group and Stores Guidebook - Alcohol and Drug Policy

      Applies to: All Torpedo7 Team Members Alcohol and Drug Policy Alcohol, drug or other substance abuse will impair your ability to perform properly and will have serious adverse effect on the safety, efficiency and productivity of others.  If you ...

    • Wellness Support Policy

      Applies to: all TWG team Overview Where possible we help you if you need to take extended sick leave because of more serious illness. If you have been with us for more than three months you may be eligible to paid sick leave for up to three months. ...