While there are provisions in the Factories Act (see Chapter VIII) governing Annual Leave with wages, most companies frame their own rules for Leave, especially for the executive cadre. Different leave rules can also be framed for workers/staff, so long as they are not less beneficial than the provisions of Law.
Having said the above, I am of the opinion, that where the quantum of leave provided to employees is liberal, then a weekly intervening holiday/off-day could be counted as part of leave.
When it comes to Sick/Medical leave, a peculiar situation can arise if this is not done: An employee is reported to to be sick on Saturday, and continues to be sick on Monday, but being entitled to a holiday/weekly-off day on Sunday, would not have his sick leave balance debited, even though he was not in a position to attend duty on Sunday, if required.
Gerry303
Having said the above, I am of the opinion, that where the quantum of leave provided to employees is liberal, then a weekly intervening holiday/off-day could be counted as part of leave.
When it comes to Sick/Medical leave, a peculiar situation can arise if this is not done: An employee is reported to to be sick on Saturday, and continues to be sick on Monday, but being entitled to a holiday/weekly-off day on Sunday, would not have his sick leave balance debited, even though he was not in a position to attend duty on Sunday, if required.
Gerry303