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Leave for part-time work: how many days are you entitled to?

Working part-time and still getting fair leave? Of course: the leave entitlement is not based on hours but on the number of your working days per week. This way no disadvantage arises.

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Part-time staff too have the full leave entitlement; it is simply converted to the number of weekly working days. Example: someone who works only three days a week instead of five receives three fifths of the leave days accordingly, but has just as many free weeks.
If you switch from full-time to part-time, leave days already earned in full-time may not be cut retroactively (ECJ). What matters is the distribution of working days in the respective period.

What you should do now

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    1. Count working days

    On how many days per week do you work?

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    2. Convert pro rata

    Full weekly leave entitlement x (your working days / full-time working days).

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    3. Mind the switch

    When switching between full-time and part-time, do not let leave already earned be cut.

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    4. Assert the entitlement

    If too little leave is granted, point out the pro-rata calculation.

Frequently asked questions

How much leave do I have in part-time work?

The full leave entitlement, converted to your weekly working days. If you work fewer days per week, the number of leave days falls accordingly, but the number of free leave weeks stays the same. What matters is the working days, not the hours. With an even distribution the calculation is simply proportional.

Is my leave cut if I switch from full-time to part-time?

Leave days already earned in full-time may not be cut retroactively; the ECJ has made this clear. For the time after the switch, the entitlement is then calculated on the basis of the new working days. Make sure that your old remaining leave is correctly preserved.

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General information for self-help, not legal advice (RDG). In case of a high loss or uncertainty: contact a consumer advice center or a lawyer.