How long is annual leave in Chile?

In Chile, employees who have completed 1 year of service are entitled to an annual holiday of 15 business days with full compensation. For employees with 10 years of total service—whether continuous or not—with the same or different employers, there is an entitlement to an additional day of holiday for every 3 additional years worked. It is important to note that only up to 10 years of service with previous employers can be taken into account for this additional leave. Any excess holiday allowance can be negotiated individually or collectively.

How is annual leave accrued in Chile?

In Chile, annual leave accrues at a rate of 1.25 days per month. If a supported employee has not worked a full calendar year, vacation days will be accrued in proportion to the time effectively worked during that year.

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

Vacations in Chile may be accumulated by agreement between the employer and the supported employee, but only for up to two consecutive periods. If a supported employee has accumulated two consecutive periods, the employer must grant at least the first of these periods before the end of the year that entitles the supported employee to a new period.

What is the process to request annual leave in Chile?

In Chile, the process to request annual leave is as follows:

• The annual holiday is preferably granted during spring or summer.
• A supported employee must submit a written request at least 1 month in advance.

Is unlimited PTO an option in Chile, and how can it be accommodated?

In Chile, unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) is generally not an option. The mandatory annual vacation period is 15 business days per year of service. Supported employees must use this mandatory vacation period first. Any additional time off beyond this can be granted as paid leave or a non-statutory benefit, but it should not be classified as "vacations" or PTO.