Handling Unplanned Leaves During Notice Period: Can We Deduct Salaries?

Ours is a small organization with 35 employees. Due to market conditions and the current situation, we have issued downsizing letters to some of the non-performers with a one-month notice period. It has been communicated that they are not permitted to take any leave during the notice period, yet some of them are taking unplanned leaves. None of them have any accrued EL (earned leave) balance in their account. Is it permissible to deduct their salary for the unplanned leaves taken?

Hi,

You can deduct their salary for the unplanned leave, or else you can extend the notice period based on the leave they take.

Thank you.

Dear Friend,

When you have given a notice period for the non-performers, worrying about the leave is not a mandatory issue. Deduct the salary for the days if no leave is available and relief ensured in time. There is no reason that exists beyond the date of the notice period for the non-performers. Always ensure the smooth running of an organization rather than concentrating on issues that exist due to non-performance.

Best of luck...