Leave without pay

(1) An employer may, with the agreement of an employee, place that employee on leave without pay if the economic conditions of the employer have been affected as a result of– (a) the declaration of a State of Public Emergency under section 18 of the Belize Constitution; or (b) measures taken under any other law to protect public health and public safety. (2) The period of time during which an employer may place an employee on leave without pay under sub-section (1) shall be 89 for the duration of the circumstances under sub-section (1)(a) or (b), as the case may be. (3) The period of service and accrual of benefits of a person placed on leave in accordance with sub-section (1) shall not be affected.