Question: I am about to leave my job pending expiration of a 30-day notice. I have a lot of unused paid leave, which I want to take during that period. Do I need to request it or just inform my employer that I intend to use the paid leave?
Answer: You have to request your unpaid leave from your employer. That fact that you want to use it during the period of your notice does not change the fact that you are legally obliged to request the leave each time you intend to use it. Permission on the part of the employer is mandatory in all cases.