Understanding Leave Policies for Medical Reps in Delhi: How Many Days Can You Take and Carry Over?

Thank you for addressing our queries. Could you please provide further details on the following points?

a) What are the three different categories of leaves mentioned?

b) How many leaves per category are allowed, what is the maximum duration of leave that can be taken at a time, how many leaves can be carried forward to the next year, what is the maximum accumulation of leaves, and what are the rules for encashing leaves? The location is Delhi, India.

The leave rules for medical representatives in India are typically guided by the Shops and Establishments Act of the respective state and the company's leave policy. In Delhi, these rules come under the Delhi Shops and Establishments Act.

a) The three different categories of leaves usually provided are:
1. Casual Leave: Short-term leave for personal reasons.
2. Sick Leave: Leave taken due to illness.
3. Privilege Leave/Earned Leave: Long-term leave for vacation or personal work.

b) The details for each type of leave are:
1. Casual Leave: Usually, 7 to 10 days of casual leave are granted per year. They cannot be accumulated or carried forward to the next year. They cannot be availed for more than 2 days at a time except in exceptional circumstances based on the company's policy.

2. Sick Leave: The number of sick leaves may vary but typically, it is 7 days per year. They can be availed for the duration of the illness based on a medical certificate. Unused sick leaves can be carried forward but cannot be encashed.

3. Privilege Leave/Earned Leave: This is usually 15 to 30 days per year, accrued monthly. They can be availed for a longer duration, usually up to 15 days or more at a stretch. Unused privilege leaves can be carried forward, usually up to 30 days, and can be encashed at the end of the service or as per the company's policy.

Please note that the above information is a general guideline and the actual leave policy may vary from company to company. It is advisable to refer to your company's HR manual or leave policy for specific rules.