Resolving Discrepancy in Appointment Letter Regarding Paid Leaves for Fresher Employee

Hello Friends,

4 months ago, I joined a company as an HR executive. In my appointment letter, it is mentioned that I am eligible for 12 paid leaves. However, as per my company policy, fresher candidates are only eligible for 8 paid leaves, and I am also a fresher. On my pay slip, only 8 paid leaves are mentioned.

I have not yet discussed this discrepancy of 8 versus 12 paid leaves with my senior because I believe she will adhere to the 8 paid leaves policy only. She may possibly alter the terms related to paid leaves in my appointment letter, but I believe that the terms in the appointment letter cannot be changed once it is issued. Changes are typically made during appraisals when the salary is revised, and a new appointment letter is issued.

At this point, I am unsure whether I am eligible for 8 paid leaves or 12.

Dear Anju,

Mistakes can happen even in an appointment letter. If there is a rule that freshers are eligible for only 8 leaves, then you will also fall under the same cadre.

Why are you so fussy about 8 or 12 leaves? Being a fresher, your focus should have been that you have four more days available for learning.

B. Saikumar

Hello All,

I totally agree with B. Saikumar. As a fresher, you should focus more on learning rather than worrying about leaves.

Thanks and Regards

Dear Anju,

I feel you should clarify this matter with your HR senior once, not by claiming 4 more leaves but by bringing the discrepancy to their notice. So, if it's a mistake, in the future, care will be taken to avoid such errors, and if it's correct, then you will get four more leaves. So go ahead...

The rule of 12 days of leave will apply after completion of one year. In general, a fresher (not completed 1 year) will be eligible for no leave. So, I assume the dice is in your favor by giving you 8 leave when you have not finished the year of work.

Regards,
Saswata