{"id":26323,"date":"2025-07-04T12:03:32","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T10:03:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.niden.pl\/czy-pracodawca-moze-odmowic-urlopu-na-zadanie\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T07:01:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T05:01:45","slug":"can-an-employer-refuse-leave-upon-request","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.niden.pl\/en\/can-an-employer-refuse-leave-upon-request\/","title":{"rendered":"Can an employer refuse leave upon request?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The right to leave on demand raises many questions among employees, especially in situations requiring immediate action. Although this type of leave is an employee privilege, it cannot be treated as an absolute right. There are certain rules that may affect the decision to grant it. In this article, I will explain when <strong>an employer may refuse leave on demand<\/strong> and how best to prepare for such a situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Spis tre\u015bci<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #444444;color:#444444\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #444444;color:#444444\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niden.pl\/en\/can-an-employer-refuse-leave-upon-request\/#what-is-leave-on-demand\" >What is leave on demand?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niden.pl\/en\/can-an-employer-refuse-leave-upon-request\/#when-can-an-employer-refuse-leave-on-demand\" >When can an employer refuse leave on demand?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niden.pl\/en\/can-an-employer-refuse-leave-upon-request\/#examples-of-situations-that-may-justify-refusal\" >Examples of situations that may justify refusal<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niden.pl\/en\/can-an-employer-refuse-leave-upon-request\/#how-to-prepare-for-a-refusal\" >How to prepare for a refusal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niden.pl\/en\/can-an-employer-refuse-leave-upon-request\/#what-should-you-do-if-your-request-is-refused\" >What should you do if your request is refused?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niden.pl\/en\/can-an-employer-refuse-leave-upon-request\/#summary\" >Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-leave-on-demand\"><\/span>What is leave on demand?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leave on demand is a specific type of annual leave that an employee may take in urgent situations without prior planning. It is regulated by the Labour Code as a privilege allowing an employee to arrange a day off at short notice. An employee is entitled to up to four days of such leave per calendar year, and these days are included in the overall annual leave entitlement. The most important feature of this type of leave is that it can be requested even on the day it is to begin, providing flexibility that is not available with traditional annual leave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"when-can-an-employer-refuse-leave-on-demand\"><\/span>When can an employer refuse leave on demand?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although labour law gives an employee the right to request leave on demand, <strong>the employer may refuse<\/strong> to grant it if they determine that the absence would disrupt the normal functioning of the company. For example, key projects requiring the presence of a particular employee, sudden operational difficulties such as system failures, or situations involving significant staff shortages may constitute sufficient grounds for refusal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"examples-of-situations-that-may-justify-refusal\"><\/span>Examples of situations that may justify refusal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To understand when <strong>an employer has the right to refuse leave on demand<\/strong>, the following scenarios may be considered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A system failure requiring immediate intervention by the IT team,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A key project in which the employee plays an important role,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sudden staff shortages that could disrupt the functioning of the company.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In such cases, the employee\u2019s absence may jeopardise business objectives, and the refusal may therefore be justified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-to-prepare-for-a-refusal\"><\/span>How to prepare for a refusal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before requesting leave on demand, it is worth understanding the company\u2019s current situation and the employer\u2019s needs in order to avoid problems. If possible, it is advisable to inform your supervisor in advance and to maintain good workplace relationships, which may increase the chances of the request being approved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-should-you-do-if-your-request-is-refused\"><\/span>What should you do if your request is refused?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your request is refused, it is important to approach the situation professionally. Understanding the reasons behind the decision and discussing them openly with your supervisor is essential. If the refusal appears unjustified, the employee may consider consulting the HR department or a trade union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"summary\"><\/span>Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leave on demand is an important mechanism for protecting employees, although exercising this right may sometimes be complicated. By properly understanding the rules and responsibilities of both parties, employees can make effective use of this privilege. In the event of a negative decision, it is important to seek dialogue and compromise in order to maintain good workplace relationships.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The right to leave on demand raises many questions among employees, especially in situations requiring immediate action. 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