Gratuity Claim - Managaement Trainee

Hello Seniors,
I was working as a management trainee from 2011 to 2012 upon which my designation changed to Jr. officer till date. can i claim for gratuity?

Hi Buddy,
Yes, If you completed 5 years of continuous service than you are eligible claim gratuity irrespective your designation.
With Regards
Mr.Thumbs Up

On exit from the company and on completion of 5 years continuous service you become eligible to claim gratuity.

I am not sure, if Mr Kumaran Praveen is right. While designation is not important in gratuity eligibility, the status as employee is important. Depending upon the terms of engagement, a Management Trainee may or may not be treated as an employee. I would suggest, check the status during training period.

If the Company has absorbed you as permanent employee of the organization after successful completion of the training period, if in continuation to this, then your date of joining will be taken from the date of joining as trainee for the purpose of gratuity subject to completion of 5 years. But all the benefits other than gratuity shall be taken from the date of absorption of your service.
Adoni Suguresh
Labour Laws Consultant