Fill in the Blanks Taking time offOnline version Taking time off vocabulary by anisoara pop 1 People get around 21 - 25 days a year , which is their entitlement for free time and which they can spend going on holidays , visting relatives or staying home . People who have worked for a long time in a company and want a longer break , can apply for a a period in which they are paid the basic salary . If you are sick , you are entitled to but if you are sick too often you can be labelled a . Couples with infants are entitled to or leave . A paid day's work in which the employee is allowed to stay at home for rest and relaxation is called a day . On the contrary , if you work overtime you can get either a bonus or which are benefits such as : car , gift vouchers , etc .