Employees in Seychelles are entitled to paid annual leave under Regulation 9 of the Employment (Conditions of Employment) Regulations 1991, as amended, with key points as follows:

1. General Entitlement: Full-time workers get 21 days of annual leave per year. Those employed for less than a year earn 1.75 days per month, rounded up.
2. Taking Leave: Leave is arranged by mutual agreement, but employers must ensure workers take at least 14 consecutive days annually unless leave is mutually agreed to be accumulated.
3. Carrying Forward Leave: Unused leave can be carried over to the next year or converted to cash if agreed upon between the worker and the employer.
4. Exclusions: Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays are not counted in the leave calculation.
5. Part-Time and Casual Workers: Part-time workers receive leave proportional to their hours, and casual workers earn partial pay in lieu of leave after 5 consecutive days of work for the same employer.

By understanding these provisions, employees can ensure their rights are respected while fostering fair arrangements with their employers. For more information contact the Ministry of Employment and Social Affairs.