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What is the difference between continuous and intermittent leave?

By Jamie AquilaLast updated Jul 20, 2026

Continuous leave is one unbroken block of time. Intermittent leave is taken in separate pieces or as a reduced schedule, with time counted against your entitlement as you use it.

Continuous leave is one unbroken block of time. Intermittent leave is taken in separate pieces or as a reduced schedule, with time counted against your entitlement as you use it.