LEAVE POLICY
[Company Name] · Applicable to all confirmed employees · Effective from: [DD/MM/YYYY]
| Type of Leave | Annual Entitlement | Accrual | Carry-Forward / Encashment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casual Leave (CL) | [7] days | Monthly | Not carried forward |
| Sick Leave (SL) | [7] days | Monthly | Not encashable |
| Earned / Privilege Leave (EL) | [15] days | Monthly | Carry-forward up to [30]; encashable |
| Maternity Leave | [26] weeks | As per Maternity Benefit Act | — |
| Paternity Leave | [..] days | Per event | — |
Application Process
Apply through [HRMS / email] at least [X] days in advance for planned leave; inform your manager by [10:00 AM] on the day for sick leave. Leave without prior approval or beyond entitlement is treated as loss of pay.
General Rules
Leave cannot be clubbed with [..], sandwiched holidays are counted as per [policy], and the leave year runs from [Jan–Dec / Apr–Mar]. Statutory leave overrides company policy where more beneficial to the employee.
Align entitlements with the applicable State Shops & Establishments Act and the Factories Act; publish the holiday calendar separately each year.