Understanding Leave Policies Under the Shops and Establishments Act: Can You Help?

Can anyone please explain the leave policy and procedures under the Shops and Establishments Act?

Dear Member, Please note that the S&E Act is not a central Act. This is a state Act. Therefore, you need to determine which state's S&E Act is applicable in your case and then refer to that state Act to review the leaves that should be granted to the employees.

Regards,
R N KHOLA

Please refer to the appropriate sections of the:

The Andhra Pradesh Shops and Establishments Act, 1988 (Act No. 20 of 1988)

Chapter V: Employment of Women, Children, and Young Persons

20. Children not to work in establishment
21. Special provision for young persons
22. Daily and weekly hours of work for young persons
23. Special Provision for Women
24. Maternity leave
25. Maternity benefit

Chapter VII: Leave and Holidays with Wages and Insurance Scheme for Employees

30. Leave
31. Other holidays
32. Pay during leave and holidays
33. Power to increase the period of leave allowable under section 30
34. Compulsory enrollment of employees to Insurance-cum-Savings Scheme

Please refer to other relevant sections and APS&E Rules, 1990 for a proper understanding of your requirements. See attached extracts.