Employment rights

Checking accumulated annual leave

Reconstruct accrual, use and adjustments.

3 minutes to read Last checked: 21.10.2026
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Important to know

Tachles Israel is an independent information service, not a government authority. Check binding conditions, eligibility and deadlines with the official source.

Before you start

Balances may be in days or hours.

Who is this guide for?

Employees checking leave/redemption.

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Conditions and exceptions

Seniority, work pattern, agreement and circumstances determine entitlement.

Step by step

The checklist

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01

Identify unit

Days/hours, working week and job fraction; explain conversions.
What should you prepare?

Payslip/contract.

Please note

A day need not equal the same hours everywhere.

02

Build balance sequence

Opening plus accrual minus use/adjustments monthly; note job changes/end.
What should you prepare?

Consecutive payslips.

Please note

One month cannot explain the gap.

03

Compare approvals

Requests, approvals and attendance; identify wrong absence charges.
What should you prepare?

Requests/reports.

Please note

Sick leave, annual leave and unpaid leave differ.

05

Ask written reconciliation

Gap table and evidence; corrected balance/slip, final redemption comparison.
What should you prepare?

Payroll reply.

Please note

Do not take unauthorised leave over a dispute.

Official sources

These links let you check with the responsible authority. The website's verification date does not guarantee that every detail has remained up to date since then.

Frequently asked questions

Does the latest balance show all entitlement?

No. Check accrual, use, units and applicable rules throughout the period.

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