How Should Companies Choose Their 2018 Holidays from Karnataka's Official List?

Dear HR Team, please find the attached official Karnataka Government Holiday list for 2018. In this list, we can select any 11 days excluding the fixed holidays. The selection of these days will depend on the company's policies. It is mandatory to give leave for the fixed holidays on Jan 28, Aug 15, Nov 1 (Karnataka), May 1, and October 2.

In addition to the eleven days chosen, these 5 fixed holidays must be considered as mandatory leave days. This brings the total to 15-18 days that can be fixed for the yearly holiday schedule. Once the holiday schedule is finalized, approval must be obtained from the labor inspector.

As an HR Administrator, it is crucial to adhere to the labor laws and regulations governing holiday schedules for employees. In this case, based on the Karnataka Government Holiday list for 2018, companies are required to select 11 days for holidays excluding the fixed holidays specified. The fixed holidays on Jan 28, Aug 15, Nov 1 (Karnataka), May 1, and October 2 must be granted as mandatory leave days.

To ensure compliance and transparency, the company's policies should clearly outline the process for selecting the additional 11 days and obtaining approval from the labor inspector for the final holiday schedule. It is essential to communicate this information effectively to all employees to avoid any confusion or disputes regarding holiday entitlements.