Under the UK Working Time Regulations we have a right to 28 days leave each year. IBN 04/09 explains the remaining 10 days are an "allowance". Other key points from the IBN:
- All carried forward leave is to be taken, against the losing unit, or will be lost for all personnel on posting from 1 Apr 10.
- All carried forward leave is to be taken no later than the 3 year point; dates will be ‘before 1 Apr 12’, ‘before 1 Apr 15’ etc.
- Automatic carry forward of leave will remain at 15 days, other than at the three year points (1 Apr 12, 1 Apr 15…). Individuals may apply to their CO to carry forward leave in exceptional circumstances iaw extant regulations
- Nothing changes in relation to Post Operational Leave (POL) and Sea-Goers Leave (SGL), which should be taken as soon as possible on return to the unit; it does not count towards the 28 days minimum.