Leave Request Policy
If the tutor does not wish to resign but takes a break from tutoring, the tutor should first send a holiday request in advance and receive approval in order to proceed.
The break time period should be fixed and not exceed a month. You also need to notify your return date as this information is vital to inform your students and allocate substitutes.
| Break duration |
Required Advanced Notice |
|
1-2 weeks break
|
1-month advance notice |
|
2-4 weeks
|
6 weeks advance notice |
Leave requests will be approved on a case-by-case basis. Failing to provide the required notice, especially for planned reasons (Eg: Maternity leave, Marriage, Staff meetings, Exams, Traveling, etc) will be subjected to a penalty of 10 SGD per day.
Tutors are encouraged to not apply for leave during the exam peak seasons unless there is a justifiable reason supported by documentation( Jan Feb, May - June, August to October), as students will most likely request additional classes and you will need to ensure that you provide your fullest support to help the student do their best during the exam period.
In case of maternity leave, 84 days can be granted. Extension to this will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The notice period for maternity leave again depends on the number of active students the tutor will have at the point of leave.
| The number of active students |
Required advance notice |
|
Less than 10 students
|
2 months |
|
11 -20 students
|
3 months |
|
21 to 30 students
|
4 months |
|
31 or more students
|
5 months |
For more information please contact tutor community specialist - Shazra at shazra@tutopiya.com
Please note that leave requests are applicable for planned leave. Leave requests for classes to be scheduled less than 48 hours should go as a reschedue request via the platform.