Hi All,
I have joined as an HR Executive in a small software company. In this company, I am the only HR personnel. Currently, there are no HR-related policies in place. Recently, I encountered a significant issue within the organization due to the absence of a leave policy. I seek guidance on how to establish a leave policy and the process involved. Additionally, I would appreciate clarification on the following queries:
1. What is Comp Off?
2. How many paid leaves should be allocated to an employee annually?
I kindly request your assistance in addressing these matters. Thank you for your help.
From India, Hyderabad
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I have joined as an HR Executive in a small software company. In this company, I am the only HR personnel. Currently, there are no HR-related policies in place. Recently, I encountered a significant issue within the organization due to the absence of a leave policy. I seek guidance on how to establish a leave policy and the process involved. Additionally, I would appreciate clarification on the following queries:
1. What is Comp Off?
2. How many paid leaves should be allocated to an employee annually?
I kindly request your assistance in addressing these matters. Thank you for your help.
From India, Hyderabad
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Dear Friend,
It all depends upon your management's views, settlement arrived with the Employees Rep., if any, etc.
Generally, Casual Leave (C/L), Sick Leave (S/L), Privilege Leave (P/L) will be allowed.
For example, C/L = 4 Days in a Year; S/L = 8 Days; P/L = 28 Days or P/L = 1 Day for every 20 days (Working Days), etc.
Some companies have more C/L and less S/L.
C/L is generally availed leave on emergencies, not exceeding 2 days in continuity as prior permission is generally not obtained... Leave due to emergency, for example, a relative dies, met with an accident on the way, etc.
Sick Leave not more than 3 days at a stretch; More than 3 days, a medical certificate is a must for availing this facility (No Statutory rule); just a check for the cap of above 3 days.
Sick Leave - Permission in advance is also possible... For example, planned surgery next week, etc.
P/L - Advance intimation and planning; Can be accumulated and can be encashed once in a year or totally during retirement (Tax-Free during retirement); Every year your accounts have to give provision for the notional value against the leave days in safe.
Compensatory Off: Off against a day where the employee worked more than the actual requirement. Generally try to offset this against another leave day; Do not allow accumulating this after 2/3 months.
As soon as the additional work is over, take a credit slip and give credit and subsequently offset this against the off within 2/3 months.
C/L should not be clubbed with any other Leave Type as this is very casual and instant in nature.
S/L and P/L can be combined for leave utilization.
Comp. Off is like a Joker Card... You can fix this on a Friday Working if Sat and Sun is Weekly Off.
Then, for example, Mon-Next Tues Leave... then Mon-Thurs = 4 Days P/L. Fri-Comp. Off; Sat-Sun = Weekly Off; Mon-Tues = 2 days P/L. again. This is a very specific benefit of Comp. Off. Two days saved for the Employee to his account.
Additionally, Maternity Leave, ESI Leave, etc., on grounds of Statutory norms have to be followed.
Hope this is enough to bring on Leave Basics.
Regards,
From India, Chennai
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9It all depends upon your management's views, settlement arrived with the Employees Rep., if any, etc.
Generally, Casual Leave (C/L), Sick Leave (S/L), Privilege Leave (P/L) will be allowed.
For example, C/L = 4 Days in a Year; S/L = 8 Days; P/L = 28 Days or P/L = 1 Day for every 20 days (Working Days), etc.
Some companies have more C/L and less S/L.
C/L is generally availed leave on emergencies, not exceeding 2 days in continuity as prior permission is generally not obtained... Leave due to emergency, for example, a relative dies, met with an accident on the way, etc.
Sick Leave not more than 3 days at a stretch; More than 3 days, a medical certificate is a must for availing this facility (No Statutory rule); just a check for the cap of above 3 days.
Sick Leave - Permission in advance is also possible... For example, planned surgery next week, etc.
P/L - Advance intimation and planning; Can be accumulated and can be encashed once in a year or totally during retirement (Tax-Free during retirement); Every year your accounts have to give provision for the notional value against the leave days in safe.
Compensatory Off: Off against a day where the employee worked more than the actual requirement. Generally try to offset this against another leave day; Do not allow accumulating this after 2/3 months.
As soon as the additional work is over, take a credit slip and give credit and subsequently offset this against the off within 2/3 months.
C/L should not be clubbed with any other Leave Type as this is very casual and instant in nature.
S/L and P/L can be combined for leave utilization.
Comp. Off is like a Joker Card... You can fix this on a Friday Working if Sat and Sun is Weekly Off.
Then, for example, Mon-Next Tues Leave... then Mon-Thurs = 4 Days P/L. Fri-Comp. Off; Sat-Sun = Weekly Off; Mon-Tues = 2 days P/L. again. This is a very specific benefit of Comp. Off. Two days saved for the Employee to his account.
Additionally, Maternity Leave, ESI Leave, etc., on grounds of Statutory norms have to be followed.
Hope this is enough to bring on Leave Basics.
Regards,
From India, Chennai
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Dear Mr. Manjunath Reddy,
The details have been provided by Mr. Suresh. For additional information, you can visit the state-level High Court. Nearby, on the street, you will find individuals selling books on various aspects of the law. Please procure a book on the specific topic mentioned, for example, Leave Policy by H.L. Kumar.
You may search for the book on the Book Boon website or on the Jain Book Agency website.
From India, Kolkata
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The details have been provided by Mr. Suresh. For additional information, you can visit the state-level High Court. Nearby, on the street, you will find individuals selling books on various aspects of the law. Please procure a book on the specific topic mentioned, for example, Leave Policy by H.L. Kumar.
You may search for the book on the Book Boon website or on the Jain Book Agency website.
From India, Kolkata
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