Dear Chris
As per BOMBAY SHOPS AND ESTABLISHMENTS ACT, 1948 and GUJARAT SHOPS AND ESTABLISHMENTS ACT,1962
These are the following rules regarding leaves -
1. Casual Leave is generally granted 7-12 days in a year which may or may not en-cash-able . It is for employer to decide as per service condition.
2. Sick Leave is generally granted 12-15 days in a year which generally is not en-cash-able but some employer do permit up-to certain number of days. Accumulation can be up-to 90-150 days as per service condition laid down by the employer.
3. Privilege leave is granted at the rate of 21 days a year. Under Shops act accumulation is 42 days but employer may permit accumulation up-to 180 to 240 days and can be en-cashed.