Gratuity Confusion: Does Eligibility Start from Company Registration or PF Enrollment?

My company was registered in 2015 with a count of 7 employees. However, the company registered for PF in 2020 after we had more than 20 employees. One of the employees wishes to leave this month in 2024. Is she eligible for gratuity starting from 2015, or is she eligible for gratuity starting from 2020 when we registered for PF?

Don't link gratuity with other acts such as ESI, EPF, etc.

Understanding Gratuity Eligibility

The Payment of Gratuity Act states that employment tenure, not the registered date, is crucial. You need to calculate the number of years from the date the employee joined the organization.

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As rightly stated above, gratuity is applicable even if an employee's headcount goes below 10. However, ensure whether he/she has completed continuous service of five years.