India
Complete guide to India employee leave entitlements including earned leave, casual leave, sick leave, and 26 weeks maternity leave.
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2025-01-15
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Entitlements overview
Annual leave
Statutory entitlement: 15
Calculation: 1 day per 20 days worked (Factories Act). Shops & Establishments: varies by state.
Pro-rata: Earned leave based on days worked
Carryover: Can accumulate up to 30 days (varies by state)
Sick leave
Statutory: Yes
Paid days: 12
Statutory pay: Full pay (typically)
Eligibility: Varies by state legislation
Parental leave
Maternity: 26 weeks
Paternity: No statutory paternity leave
Adoption: 12 weeks
Additional leave and compliance
Other leave types
Casual Leave: 7-12 days per year (varies by state) (paid)
Bereavement Leave: Per company policy (paid)
Record keeping and notice
Records: Maintain registers as per applicable acts
Penalties: Fines and imprisonment for non-compliance
Public holiday sample
Republic Day: 2025-01-26
Independence Day: 2025-08-15
Gandhi Jayanti: 2025-10-02
Frequently asked questions
How does leave work in India?
Leave in India is governed by state-specific Shops & Establishments Acts and Factories Act. Typically: Earned Leave (15 days), Casual Leave (7-12 days), Sick Leave (7-12 days). Actual entitlements vary by state.
What is maternity leave in India?
26 weeks of paid maternity leave for first two children under the Maternity Benefit Act. The third child onwards gets 12 weeks.
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