# Leave and Attendance Policy

This policy outlines the leave entitlements, attendance requirements, and procedures for all employees of [Company Name]. It ensures compliance with applicable labour laws while maintaining operational efficiency.

This policy applies to all permanent, temporary, and contractual employees unless otherwise specified.

3.1 Earned Leave (EL) / Privileged Leave (PL) • Entitlement: 1 day per 20 working days (18 days per year) • Maximum accumulation: 30 days • Encashment: Allowed for up to 15 days at end of financial year • Carry forward: Up to 30 days to next year • Eligibility: After completion of probation period 3.2 Sick Leave (SL) • Entitlement: 12 days per calendar year • Accumulation: Not carried forward • Medical certificate: Required for absence exceeding 2 consecutive days • Notice: Inform manager within 2 hours of shift start 3.3 Casual Leave (CL) • Entitlement: 12 days per calendar year • Accumulation: Not carried forward • Restrictions: Cannot be combined with EL or taken contiguous with weekends/holidays without approval • Advance notice: Minimum 24 hours 3.4 Maternity Leave • Duration: 26 weeks for first two children, 12 weeks for third child onwards • Eligibility: Woman employee who has worked for at least 80 days in preceding 12 months • Benefits: Full salary with allowances during leave period • Medical bonus: ₹3,500 if no pre-natal confinement and post-natal care provided by employer 3.5 Paternity Leave • Duration: 15 days within 6 months of child birth/adoption • Eligibility: Male employees with at least 1 year of service • Benefits: Full salary 3.6 Bereavement Leave • Duration: 5 days per occurrence • Eligibility: Immediate family members (spouse, children, parents, siblings) • Benefits: Full salary 3.7 Marriage Leave • Duration: 5 days per marriage (employee's own) • Eligibility: Once during employment • Advance notice: 30 days 3.8 National and Festival Holidays • Entitlement: 10-14 days per year as per state-specific Shops and Establishments Act • List: Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti, plus state-specific festivals

1. Submit leave request through HRMS/portal at least 3 days in advance (except emergencies) 2. Manager approval required for all leaves exceeding 3 days 3. HR approval required for leaves exceeding 7 days 4. Emergency leave: Inform manager by phone/SMS within 2 hours

• Standard working hours: 9 hours including lunch break (8.5 hours net) • Flexi-timing: Core hours 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM with 8-hour completion • Biometric/attendance marking mandatory • Late coming: More than 3 instances per month = 1 CL deduction

• Available when all leave balances are exhausted • Requires approval from HOD and HR • Maximum 30 days per year • Benefits suspended during LWP period

• For working on weekly off/national holiday • Must be availed within 60 days • Carry forward not permitted beyond 60 days

• Unauthorized absence: Treated as LWP • Pattern of absenteeism: Subject to disciplinary action • Leave fraud: Grounds for termination

This policy is formulated in compliance with: • Shops and Establishments Act (respective state) • Factories Act, 1948 (where applicable) • Maternity Benefit Act, 2017 • Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946