Procedure for calculation of retrenchment compensation
While effecting retrenchment of the workmen, it is obligatory on the part of the employer to pay retrenchment compensation at the rate of 15 days wages (for every completed yaer) to be calculated at the last drawn salary of an employee. The calculation of compenstation is to be based from the date of appointment and in case an employee has completed 240 days, he will be entitled to 15 days retrenchment compensation besides one month’s noice or salary in lieu thereof as if he has worked for one year. 240 days includes Sundays or off days as well as festival or national holidays.
In case an employee has worked for more than one year, the procedure is that in case the subsequent period of one year is less than six months then it will be counted as one year for calculation of compenstation. While making calculations the period of notice is also to be taken into consideration.
Bonus and leave not included in it. That is separately payable.