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2026-04-14
Margarida Pisco explains special cases in the calculation of annual leave

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As the legal deadline for preparing the annual leave schedule approaches, questions arise within companies regarding the number of leave days to which each employee is entitled, particularly in situations that fall outside the general rule.

In an article published in RH Magazine, Margarida Pisco, Associate in the Labour practice area at CCA Law Firm, analyses the so-called special cases of annual leave, highlighting the different calculation rules applicable in situations such as the year of admission, periods of parental leave and prolonged absences due to illness.

In this context, she notes that “in matters of annual leave, the rule may seem straightforward. However, in practice, this is not always the case”.

The lawyer states that, despite the general rule of 22 working days of annual leave, there are legal specificities that require careful assessment by employers, making it essential to ensure informed and compliant management of leave entitlements.