How long is annual leave in Bulgaria?

Annual leave in Bulgaria is a minimum of 20 days per year. For part-time work of 4 or more hours per day, the supported employee has the full basic leave entitlement. For work under 4 hours per day, the basic leave needs to be pro-rated.

How is annual leave accrued in Bulgaria?

In Bulgaria, the annual leave accrual works as follows:

• The minimum annual paid leave for employees who work five days a week is 20 working days.
• For employees who work six days a week, the minimum annual paid leave is 24 working days.
• Employees acquire the right to use paid annual leave after being in employment for 8 months.
• After this period, employees are entitled to use leave in proportion to their worked time during the calendar year.
• The leave is accrued over the calendar year.
• Employees have the right to use their accrued leave after submitting a written application and receiving approval from their employer.
• Employers are obliged to allow employees to take at least two consecutive weeks of annual leave each year.
• The remainder of the annual leave can be used in parts.

What is the carry-over policy for annual leave in Bulgaria?

In Bulgaria, the carry-over policy for annual leave is as follows:

• Supported employees are expected to take their paid annual leave within the same calendar year it is due.
• The employer can delay and carry over a maximum of 10 working days due to important production reasons.
• At the supported employee's request, with the employer's agreement, an unlimited number of days can be carried over if the employee provides important reasons.
• An unlimited number of days can be carried over if the supported employee couldn't use their annual leave due to pregnancy, maternity, adoption, childcare, temporary disability, or other statutory leave within the same year.
• The right to use carried-over leave expires 2 years after the end of the year to which the leave pertains. If annual leave is postponed due to another statutory leave, the right expires 2 years after the end of the year in which the reason for non-use ceases.

This policy ensures that supported employees utilize their entitled leave within a reasonable timeframe while accommodating specific circumstances that may necessitate postponement.

How is paid time off (PTO) calculated in Bulgaria?

Paid time off (PTO) in Bulgaria is calculated using the following formula:

• Total gross salary / working days * untaken holiday

What is the process to request annual leave in Bulgaria?

To request annual leave in Bulgaria, supported employees must submit their desired days in advance through our Global Work Platform™. The requested days require approval by the employee's direct manager.

Is time off usage required in set increments in Bulgaria?

No. According to Article 172 of the Labour Code in Bulgaria, paid annual leave is granted to the employee all at once or in parts.

Is it necessary to track leave accrual on employee payslips in Bulgaria?

In Bulgaria, it is common practice to track leave accrual on employee payslips.