Navigating Leave Policies: Should Branches Follow State Regulations or Head Office Rules?

Wishing everyone a belated Happy Dassera,

We come under the purview of the Bombay Shops & Establishment Act, having a "Head Office" in Mumbai and branches across pan India. We have our own set of policies which includes a "Leave Policy" drafted as per the Bombay Shops & Establishment Act.

Now, my question is for my other branches, do I have to draft a leave policy as per state-wise regulations, or is it okay if I follow the same policy that is drafted as per my Head Office, i.e., the Bombay Shops & Establishment Act?

I request all of you to kindly shed some light on this issue, as my Vice President says the leave should be drafted as per state regulations.

Thanking you all in advance.

I want to know about the leave we grant to employees after the probation period. Is there any eligibility criteria where we can give them leave after they complete their probation, or after 8 months? Is there any specific criteria as far as the shop establishment rules are concerned?

If your establishment is covered under the State Shops & Establishment Act, then go through that Act and Rules to understand the procedures for granting different types of leaves.

With Regards,
R.N. Khola

Please see the following URLs for more information:

1. https://www.citehr.com/305992-leave-...ments-act.html

There are more resources on leave patterns based on the Shops and Establishments Act that I will be sharing soon.

2. https://www.citehr.com/285737-legal-...-industry.html

Feel free to explore the legal compliances required in the staffing industry.

Thank you,

Regards,
rajanassociates