What is the process and eligibility criteria for taking educational leave in Thailand, and how is pay calculated?

Disclaimer: Per our Work Regulations, an employee is entitled to take leave for training or development of knowledge and ability in any of the following cases:

In Thailand, employees are eligible for educational leave under specific conditions:

• The leave must serve the interest of labor and social welfare or enhance skills that improve the employee's work efficiency. The program or course and its schedule must be clearly outlined.
• The leave is intended for an educational examination arranged or permitted by a government agency, excluding general educational leave.

Velocity Global Thailand may deny educational leave if:

• The employee has already been granted leave for 30 days or more within the same year or on three or more occasions.
• Granting the leave could potentially harm or adversely affect Velocity Global Thailand's operations.

Employees must provide a clear reason and relevant evidence for the educational leave to Velocity Global Thailand at least 7 days before the intended leave date. Approval is required before taking this leave.

Regarding pay for educational leave in Thailand:

• If the training is for personal purposes, the leave is unpaid. Supported employees may use their casual leave for this purpose.
• If the training is required by the employer, it counts as working days, and payment is made accordingly.

Note: Velocity Global Thailand does not compensate supported employees for leave days related to personal training or development of knowledge and ability.

What is the process and eligibility criteria for taking religion-related leave in Thailand, and how is pay calculated?

In Thailand, there is no statutory mandate for religion-related leave. The specifics of length, eligibility, rules for applying, and how pay is calculated for such leave are determined by individual company policies. Therefore, employees should refer to their company's internal policies for detailed information on religion-related leave.

What are the guidelines for emergency leave, including length, eligibility, application rules, and pay calculation in Thailand?

In Thailand, the guidelines for emergency leave, also referred to as necessary business leave (casual leave), are as follows:

Length:

• Employees are entitled to take up to 3 working days of business leave per calendar year.

Eligibility:

• This leave is available for necessary government-related business that the employee must handle personally and cannot be postponed to a holiday. Examples include applying for a driving license, renewing a passport, dealing with the death of a family member, or getting married.
• Approval from Velocity Global Thailand is required before taking this leave.

Application Rules:

• Employees must submit their application for business leave at least 7 days in advance to their supervisor.
• Leave can only be taken once Velocity Global Thailand has approved the application.
• Velocity Global Thailand reserves the right to request employees to return to work earlier if there is a necessity.
• Failure to comply with the rules for taking leave will subject the employee to disciplinary measures, and wages will not be paid for unauthorized leave days.

Pay Calculation:

• Business leave is classified as paid leave for the initial 3 days.
• Any extended leave beyond the 3-day limit may be granted at the discretion of Velocity Global Thailand and is subject to approval.

What are the length, eligibility criteria, application rules, and pay calculation for marriage leave in Thailand?

In Thailand, marriage leave is classified under Necessary Business Leave according to our Work Regulations. Below are the specifics regarding length, eligibility criteria, application rules, and pay calculation for marriage leave:

• Length: Employees are entitled to take up to 3 working days of business leave each calendar year for necessary government-related business, such as getting married.
• Eligibility Criteria: The employee must have necessary government-related business that cannot be postponed to a holiday and must personally undertake it.
• Application Rules:
• Employees must submit an application to their supervisor at least 7 days in advance.
• Leave is granted only upon prior approval from Velocity Global Thailand.
• Velocity Global Thailand reserves the right to recall an employee from business leave when necessary. Failure to comply with the leave rules may lead to disciplinary measures and forfeiture of wages for unauthorized leave days.
• Pay Calculation: Business leave, including marriage leave, is paid leave.

For further details, employees should refer to the specific guidelines in the Work Regulations.

What are the guidelines for military service leave in Thailand, including length, eligibility, application rules, and pay calculation?

Employees in Thailand are entitled to military service leave as outlined below:

• Length of Leave: Employees are entitled to take paid leave of up to 60 days per year for military service.
• Eligibility: An employee is entitled to this leave for the purpose of military service in connection with call-up for inspection, military training, or testing for readiness under the law on military service.
• Application Rules: The employee must notify Velocity Global Thailand immediately upon receipt of the call-up paper and submit a leave application along with a copy of the call-up paper without delay. The leave application must be submitted at least 7 days in advance to the supervisor, and the employee can take military service leave only upon approval.
• Pay Calculation: Velocity Global Thailand will pay wages at a rate equal to the wage on working days throughout the period of military service leave, except for conscription, but for no more than 60 days a year.

After completing the military service, the employee must return to work within 3 days. Failure to do so will be considered unauthorized leave and may result in disciplinary measures.