A columnist argues that charging late arrivals against annual leave (1 hour late = 1 hour of leave) is wrong. Lateness is a disciplinary matter, handled through the work rules with verbal and written warnings, pay or bonus effects, and dismissal only after repeated warnings. Annual leave under Section 30 is the employee's right to rest, which the employer must schedule (at least 6 working days a year after one year of work). It is not sick or personal leave. If an employee sues, the employer could be ordered to pay back the leave. Check your own work rules: use discipline for lateness, and keep leave for leave.