You are entitled to extra hours for social goals if you want to contribute to social goals, for example in the form of volunteering. The number of hours for social leave per year is equal to the employee's average standard working day based on the part-time factor.
Application for and take-up of these additional hours for social leave are subject to the same criteria as for regular leave (see article 8.3).
In addition:
- social leave hours are granted in time (not cash);
- the validity period for the extra hours for social leave is the same as the validity period for non-statutory leave;
- social leave hours cannot be sold;
- on leaving employment, the remaining balance of accrued social leave hours expires.
An employer who determines, in consultation with the employee representation, that it already has a social leave scheme that is equivalent or more generous will be exempted from this CLA arrangement.
By 1 October 2025 and by 1 October 2026, each employer must report to the WVB, stating what percentage of its employee have made use of these additional leave hours and/or whether it has its own scheme that exempts this bank from this CLA arrangement. The results will be shared with the trade unions.