Are Absent Employees Eligible for Holiday Pay Without Leave Deduction? Let's Discuss!

Holiday Eligibility and Leave Deduction

Our company declared two days of holiday in September 2018, i.e., 12.09.18 and 13.09.18. One or two of our employees were absent on the 10th, 11th, 14th, and 15th. They have leave balance. Please let me know if they are eligible for holiday payment with leave consumption or without leave deduction.

Leave Application and Weekend Consideration

If an employee applies for leave on the 12th and 14th, and the 13th is a weekend day off, then on the 13th, is the leave consumable or considered part of the weekend off only? If the employee has no leave balance, would those three days be considered as leave without pay?

The holiday payment and leave deduction for absent employees depend on the company's policies and relevant labor laws. In most cases, if employees are absent on the days declared as holidays but have leave balance, they are generally eligible for holiday payment with leave consumption. However, if an employee applies for leave on a holiday and the subsequent day is a weekend, the leave may be considered part of the weekend off. If an employee has no leave balance, those days may be treated as leave without pay. It is advisable to refer to the company's leave policy and consult with HR or management for specific guidance tailored to your organization's practices.