As put in by Sandeep, there is no hard rule to say that salary should be paid for 26 days or 30 days. But if you follow Factories Act or Shops and Establishments Acts, there are provisions for granting of one day off after every 6 days of work. Let it be like saying " no employee shall be allowed to work for more than 10 days without allowing him a day of rest". It is implied that it is obligatory on the part of employer to grant him a day of rest with pay. Therefore, it is 30 days pay and not 26 days irrespective of worker or supersior.
However, where ever relevance to daily rates of salary/ wages are quoted in the law, the same is calculated taking into account 26 days and not 30 days. Under Payment of Gratuity Act, the daily rate of wages is calculated by dividing the monthly salary by 26 and not by 30. This is applicable to all irrespective of designation and salary. This is because by calculating the gratuity by dividing the monthly sum by 26 the amount will be higher than that calculated by taking 30 days.
When a leave without pay is taken by an employee, the amount to be deducted from the salary will be decided by the same average rate of salary. The same will be the rate for Over time Wages as well. So, if you choose 30 days, it shall be applicable to all except to those who are daily rated.
Regards,
Madhu.T.K
However, where ever relevance to daily rates of salary/ wages are quoted in the law, the same is calculated taking into account 26 days and not 30 days. Under Payment of Gratuity Act, the daily rate of wages is calculated by dividing the monthly salary by 26 and not by 30. This is applicable to all irrespective of designation and salary. This is because by calculating the gratuity by dividing the monthly sum by 26 the amount will be higher than that calculated by taking 30 days.
When a leave without pay is taken by an employee, the amount to be deducted from the salary will be decided by the same average rate of salary. The same will be the rate for Over time Wages as well. So, if you choose 30 days, it shall be applicable to all except to those who are daily rated.
Regards,
Madhu.T.K