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We’re all going on a summer holiday, no more working – hang on there, not so fast
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We’re all going on a summer holiday, no more working – hang on there, not so fast
Wednesday 25 September 2019, 03:00 AM

When staff all want to take their holidays at the same time it can cause a headache for practices
DEAR AUNT MASIE
Managing staff leave is such a headache. Everyone seems to want to take holidays at the same time, and making sure we have enough cover in the practice can be challenging. Can I decline holiday leave requests? Also, working out who is entitled to what for annual and other leave is dif cult and seems to change each year. Can you give me some pointers?
AWOL, Bay of Plenty
Employment agreements usually state “annual holidays are to be taken at a time that is agreed by you and us”
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Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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