Employees do not have a legal right to a sabbatical. Employers are therefore not obligated to approve such a request. Nevertheless, sabbaticals have become an integral part of the workforce. It is wise to establish clear agreements regarding a sabbatical and to discuss the (labor law) implications. Arbeidsadvocaat.nl has compiled a handy checklist that employers can refer to when an employee requests a sabbatical.
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May 2023
