HR informed me that annual and recess leave IS considered paid work. I just have to be careful regarding the 8 weeks between dates - just in case I go overdue. I was planning on having my leave start beginning of term 4, at 32 weeks, for continuity, but if I go over, that leaves me with more than 8 weeks since I worked. Might take a bit of fancy planning to work this out. Since I have already worked the hours, maybe I can just go in for an hour or two and take the rest of the day in sick leave? lol