Sick Leave
The HR Dictionary
Fri, Jun 19, 2026
Sick Leave is authorized absence from duty on account of illness, injury, or medical incapacity, granted under the rules that govern certification, pay, duration, and continued fitness for duty.
What Sick Leave means in business operations
Sick Leave is explained here in the context of real finance, payroll, HR, and ERP workflows. This definition is written for business users who need practical understanding that supports implementation, reporting, approvals, reconciliation, and policy decisions.
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Sick Leave
Sick Leave is authorized absence from duty on account of illness, injury, or medical incapacity, granted under the rules that govern certification, pay, duration, and continued fitness for duty.
Operational requirements
Sick leave commonly requires prompt reporting, medical evidence where the rules demand it, and employer review where the absence is prolonged or repetitive. It is different from unauthorized absence and should be supported by proper documentation.
Why it matters
Sick leave directly affects payroll, staffing continuity, occupational health decisions, and fitness-for-duty management. Poor documentation in this area often creates disputes over pay and misconduct.
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