Understanding Factory Act: How Many Paid Sick Leave Days Are Employees Entitled To?

Respected Sir/Madam, please tell me, if an employee is not covered under the ESI Act, how many SL or medical leave days are paid under the Factory Act? What are the provisions?

There is no provision for SL/ML under the Factories Act.

Regards,
Varghese Mathew

I understand that you are from Chandigarh, and as such, the following Act might be applicable for checking sick leave: THE PUNJAB INDUSTRIAL ESTABLISHMENT (NATIONAL AND FESTIVAL HOLIDAYS AND CASUAL AND SICK LEAVE) ACT, 1965.

Thanks,

V K Gupta

First of all, understand that there is no provision for SL (Sick Leave) or ML (Medical Leave) under the Factory Act. However, all factories in Punjab are governed by the NF/NH (National and Festival Holidays) Act, and under that, a minimum of 7 SL every year, cumulative up to 30, should be given to every employee of the factory, irrespective of their coverage under ESI (Employees' State Insurance) or any other medical benefit scheme.

Thanks

Sick Leave Provisions Under the Factories Act

There is no provision for Sick Leave under the Factories Act. However, companies can grant Sick Leave ranging from 7 to 10 days, depending on company policy.

Regards,
R K Nair

There is a provision for sick leave/medical leave; it should be 10 days in a calendar year but only for those who are not covered under ESIC. Please refer to the Factory Act for clarification. Your doubts will be cleared.

Thanks & Regards,
Sumit Kumar Saxena

Which section of the Factories Act provides for sick leave? Please share. Before posting on any Act, please read the provisions of it first.

Regards,
Varghese Mathew
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