Dear stephen,
You are right the 5 years of gratuity clause is still existing (as I presently checked with the labour laws Consultant in my Networking) I was slightly wrong in my earlier post.
But stephen, he also mentioned to me that as per Gratuity Rules & regulation any working employee who has completed the service period of minimum 4 years &
6 months i.e. 4.6 years, 4.7 years, 4.8 years - -------------- upto 4 years 10 months , 4 years 11 months or upto 5 years and more 9exceeding) is absolutely eligible and entitled to get an Gratuity payment from the Company.
Gratuity is payable irrespective of whether you are terminated, superannuated or resign, so long as you have worked for a continuous period of 5 years or more than 4 years and 6 months, employer cannot express denial to pay grautity amount.
You may complain to the labour commissioner of the area where you were working.
Best Regards
Swapna Samant
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