– Our previous employee had a mild disability. In October he earned a moderate degree. In October, he conveyed this decision to his employer. Is the person entitled to additional leave after one year commensurate with the length of service with such leave entitlement (i.e. for the period October – December)? If an employee is on holiday, sick, etc. leave before the end of the year, should these periods (such as absence from work) be deducted from the period required to accrue additional leave entitlement? – asked the reader.