When does sick leave entitlement start?
The sick leave year runs from 1 April to 31 March and a new entitlement starts on 1 April each year. Note that if you are absent due to illness on 31 March and continue to remain off sick into April and beyond, you will not be entitled to the following year’s allowance until you have recovered and returned to work after 1 April. Your sick leave will continue to be counted against the previous year’s entitlement.
