All public officers are eligible to receive unpaid leave.  Unpaid leave is time off from work, which is provided without pay. When an officer takes or is given unpaid leave, his/her position is still retained as well as other benefits, however the officer receives no salary.

 


Eligibility 

All public officers are entitled to unpaid leave.  

Process 
  1. The officer must submit a letter of request and supporting documents (if necessary) to immediate supervisor.
  2. The supervisor will forward the letter of request to the Human Resource section, who in turn submits the request to the Permanent Secretary / Head of Department for approval.
  3. Unpaid leave may be rejected at this stage based on the needs of the agency at the time.
  4. Once approved by the PS, the HR section must then make a recommendation to the Department of Public Service.
  5. The Permanent Secretary of the Department of Public Service must approve the request, which is then returned to the agency who will advise the officer accordingly.
Application Form(s) 

No application form is necessary for unpaid leave.  However, the Department of Public Service advises that the letter of request should include as much detailed information as possible in support of the request.

Supporting Documents 
  • Letter of Request
  • Documentation Supporting your case
Turn-around time 
Within the Department of Public Service, applications for unpaid leave are processed within three to four weeks. This time may vary based on individual agency’s procedures.
Deadline 
There are no deadlines associated with sick leave application.
Related Fee(s) 

Not Applicable

For more information please contact 

The Department of Public Service
Poinciana Hill Complex
Meeting Street
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel.  (242) 502-7200
Fax. (242) 326-6929
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

 
Agency Contact Info
 
Public Service, Ministry of
Poinciana Hill
Meeting Street
P.O. BOX - N 3915
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
dps@bahamas.gov.bs
Phone: (242) 502-7200
Fax: (242) 326-6929
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