How Should I Calculate PL for Employees with Incomplete Work Months?

PL Calculation Inquiry

I want to know about PL calculation. Till now, I generate 1 PL after 22 working days every month. We do not generate PL at the end of the year, but we do generate them throughout the year. So, I want to know if, in the current month, any employee who has worked only 20 days, should I generate 1 PL after 2 working days in the next month? If I generate only 1 PL in the next month after 22 working days, then his previous 20 days of work become lapses. What should I do?

For example, in November, one employee worked only 20 days, and in December, he worked for 24 days. Should I generate 2 PL in December or only 1 PL?

Thanks and Regards,
Minal Shah

PL Calculation and Relevant Acts

From which act do you refer to calculate the PL? As per the Act, it should not be less than 18 PL in a year. If an employee avails the PL in between the year, you can give them on a pro-rata basis, which is equivalent to 1.5 PL per month or more.

Nowhere is it written that you have to count 22 working days to get 1 PL as per your query. Please also let us know whether your company comes under the Factory Act or S&E Act. If S&E, then which state, please state so as to guide you further appropriately.

Our company falls under the Factory Act. I know that according to the act, it has to provide 18 PL. However, before my joining, they calculated 1 leave after 22 working days.