Although local HR is not involved when employees apply for annual leave, it is involved in the approval process for several types of non-annual leave. These leave types are listed below, together with the leave types that an employee’s manager can approve directly.
| Leave approved by managers | Leave approved by local HR |
|---|---|
| Ante-natal classes | Accompany a spouse abroad |
| Bereavement (if does not exceed entitlement) | Appointment with an International/EU Organisation |
| Civil Partnership Registration (paid) | Career Break |
| Interview | Carer's Leave |
| Jury Service | Civil Defence |
| Marriage Leave (paid) | Charitable Organisation, Social and Culture Organisation |
| Paternity Leave | Family Illness Leave |
| Parental Leave | Force Majeure |
| Union Business | Study/Exam |
| Witness in Court | Represent Ireland in Sport |
| Reserve Defence Forces |
For all non-annual leave requests that require the approval of Local HR, employees will submit the request using employee self-service and the employee’s manager will provide a recommendation regarding the employee’s request.
NSSO will then email Local HR about the request awaiting its approval. Local HR can approve or deny the request even if the employee’s manager has recommended otherwise.
The NSSO will adhere to the minimum lead in times for each non-annual leave type as set out by the relevant circulars (see the supporting information below). Employees may also be denied non-annual leave if they fail to meet the specific eligibility criteria for the specific leave type as set out by the relevant circulars.
Once NSSO receives the instruction from Local HR, it will put in place the next steps. For example, if the leave has been approved, NSSO will instruct payroll to amend the employee’s annual leave if applicable.
If you are unsure about how to use the online system, consult the how-to guide.
