Unhappy leave and 5 surprising leave types you never knew companies allow
On August 19, 2024, 12:00 PM
These awesome but unusual types of leave might surprise you!
Here are some of the more unusual leave types:
1. Unhappy leave
Pang Dong Lai, a company in China, has introduced “unhappy leave” to promote a healthier work-life balance.
Yu Donglai, the company’s founder and chairman, allows employees to request an additional 10 days off, recognising that everyone has bad days.
Employees can set their own rest times, and denial of such leave is considered a violation.
2. Time off for protests
In a democracy, protests are a common way for people to express their disagreement with government policies.
Some companies in Silicon Valley, California, allow time off for protests. For example, Facebook permits staff to take time off to participate in pro-immigrant protests, ensuring that foreign workers are not penalised for missing work.
3. Duvet days
Sometimes you just want to stay in bed and relax. Duvet days are unscheduled workdays that can be taken without advance notice, unlike sick days, which require a medical reason.
These days allow employees to unwind, recharge, and prioritise self-care. The concept was introduced in 1997 by August One Communications, a British public relations agency.
