Earned Leave Dilemma: Do Weekly Offs Count During a 15-Day Break?

Dear All, Good afternoon. If an employee wants to take his earned leave (as per the Factory Act 1948) for 15 days, please advise whether the weekly off and holiday will be given to such employees during their EL days. Regards, Manoj Kumar

This topic came up for discussion in this forum earlier as well. Kindly note that if an employee is proceeding on a two-week holiday by availing of his earned leave (EL), the intervening weekly off day shall be treated as leave only. However, weekly off days that may occur before or after the duration of EL need not be counted as leave and can be treated as a weekly off day. Additionally, any National holiday or Regional Holiday declared by the Factory that falls within the period of his EL shall be treated as a holiday only and not as leave. We trust this clarifies any doubts you may have.

Sir, I'm also having the same query on EL. As per your reply, it is clear that if an employee is proceeding on a two-week holiday by availing his EL, the intervening weekly off day shall be treated as leave only.

Sir, kindly guide us on what is the logic/basis for considering intervening weekly off days as EL. If any supporting acts are available, please share with us. Thank you.

According to the Factories Act of 1948, the provisions regarding earned leave may vary depending on the specific regulations applicable to your region or country. However, in general, during an employee's earned leave (EL) period, weekly offs and holidays are not considered as part of the leave duration.

When an employee takes earned leave for 15 days, the weekly offs and holidays that fall within that period are not counted as leave days. The purpose of earned leave is to provide employees with a continuous period of rest and relaxation, separate from their usual days off and holidays.