How Do You Calculate Minimum Leave Entitlement After 240 Days of Work in India?

Hi friends,

I would like to know how to calculate the minimum leave entitlement after working for 240 days. Is it based on a calculation of 1 day leave for every 20 days worked, such as 365/20 days = 18 days? Or should it be computed based on actual days worked, considering 365 days less 52 weekly offs and less 15 days of leave, resulting in 298/20 = 15 days? Alternatively, should it simply be 240/20 = 12 days?

Please provide guidance on this matter.

Regards
**Location**: Mumbai, India
earned leaves, Country-India, City-India-Mumbai

In Maharashtra, as per the 2017 Act, the calculation of minimum earned leaves entitlement is based on the actual days worked. Here's how you can calculate it accurately:

Calculation Method:
1. Consider the total number of days in a year: 365 days.
2. Deduct the weekly offs (52 days) and the designated leave days (15 days) from the total: 365 - 52 - 15 = 298 days.
3. Divide the remaining days by 20 (as per the Act): 298/20 = 14.9 days.
4. Since fractional leave days are usually rounded up, the minimum earned leaves entitlement after working for 240 days would be 15 days.

Therefore, based on the calculation method specified in the Maharashtra labor laws, an employee who has worked for 240 days would be entitled to a minimum of 15 earned leaves. It's important to adhere to the specific regulations of the region to ensure compliance with the law.