Understanding Casual Leave: When Can You Use It and Are There Company-Specific Rules?

I want to have clarity on the Casual Leave Criteria.

1. On what grounds can casual leave be granted?
2. Can an employee use it only in case of an emergency?
3. Can organizations make their own rules on casual leave?

I would be grateful to all of you for your inputs.

There is no specific law for casual leave. Normally, the organization follows the guidelines given below:

On what grounds can a casual leave be granted?

In case of sudden leave, emergency, or even with advance intimation for any reason.

Can an employee use it only in case of an emergency?

Yes.

Can organizations make their own rules on casual leave?

Yes, as it does not fall under legal purview. Therefore, you may apply your organization's policy, ensuring that provided paid leave complies with the relevant laws.

https://www.citehr.com/490027-casual...#ixzz2yMwK32FY

Regards,
Tushar Swar

Casual Leave (CL) Overview

Casual Leave (CL) is meant to be availed for meeting any unforeseen personal or domestic exigencies. CL can be taken in case of emergencies. Companies can formulate their own CL/Leave policies. CL cannot be taken for less than half a day or more than 2 days at a stretch. CL cannot be carried forward or encashed. The unavailed portion of CL shall automatically lapse at the end of the calendar year or financial year, as applicable.

Thanks,
R K Nair

Casual Leave Policy

We are a part of society and may need casual leaves. The following could be the policy:

- Total CL in a year: 10.
- Only 1 CL can be taken at a time.
- It cannot be carried forward, nor can it be encashed.
- It can be taken in case of an emergency, and there can be other reasons as well (casual reasons like weddings, parties, get-togethers, etc).

Hope this helps.

Casual Leave Criteria

CL shall be given 1 at one time and in multiples of 1 up to 2 continuous leaves. This means that more than 2 CL shall not be given at once.

Regards,

Understanding Leave Policies: Factories Act vs. Shop and Establishment Act

Please be clear. Leave in any organization is either governed by the provisions of the Factories Act and IESO Act or the Shop and Establishment Act, depending on the nature of the business.

If it is a manufacturing industry according to the Factories Act/IESO Act, the provisions for casual leave are not included in the Factories Act, but they are mentioned in the IESO model standing orders. In case certification or approval is not obtained from the appropriate authority under IESO, then the model standing order is deemed to be applicable.

Service Industry and IT/ITES Companies: Shop and Establishment Act

For those in the service industry or IT/ITES companies, the provisions of the Shop and Establishment Act shall apply for leave. Every State's Shop and Establishment Act prescribes separate "Casual Leave" under its purview. States like Haryana, Gujarat, Punjab, etc., provide 7 days.

In view of the above, you can create your leave policy for casual leave or the leave policy as a whole for the organization in sync with the Shop and Establishment Act of the respective states.

There is no specific law for casual leave. Normally, organizations follow the guidelines given below:

1. On what grounds can a casual leave be granted? - In case of sudden leave, emergencies, or with advance intimation for any reason.

2. Can an employee use it only in case of an emergency? - Yes.

3. Can organizations make their own rules on casual leave? - Yes, as it does not fall under legal purview. Therefore, you may apply your organization's policy, subject to ensuring that paid leave complies with laws.

Regards,
Tushar Swar

Attribution: https://www.citehr.com/490027-casual...#ixzz2yMwK32FY

Please note that leave provisions fall under the S&E Act for service industry/IT/ITES/banking/financial sectors. For manufacturing, the Factories Act applies. Although the Factories Act does not specifically mention casual leave, it is addressed in the IESO Act/Model Standing Orders.