I am shweta working as HR Officer. If any employee is taking leave for Saturday to Monday (3 Days). shall we count sunday as leave or it will be treated as holiday?
From India, Bhopal
From India, Bhopal
It depends on the company. Generally, holidays and Sundays between the leaves are not counted, and the same is followed in our organization as well. So, as per your question, only two days of leave will be counted (Saturday & Monday).
Regards,
Hemant Agarwal
From India, Faridabad
Regards,
Hemant Agarwal
From India, Faridabad
The intervening sunday to be counted as leave. However, it depends on the policies of companies. pon
From India, Lucknow
From India, Lucknow
As per the Statutory, if an employee avails leave on Saturday and Monday, it will be treated as (Sandwiched leave) leave which is explained in Labour Laws.
From India
From India
Hi, If sunday is between two leaves than we have to count sunday also as leave day.. Regards, Divya
From India, Bangalore
From India, Bangalore
Depends upon company policy, Other wise its treatment on type of leave is clearly mentioned in labour law
From India, Gurgaon
From India, Gurgaon
Hi, We consider Sunday as a leave incase a leave taken on Saturday or Monday is unplanned. It depends on the policy in different organizations
From India, Mumbai
From India, Mumbai
Though the one thing is clear that the Sandwiched leave is generally taken into account, the more genuine view is that if the employee works in shifts covering 24 hours, then it is likely to burden the company with overtime payments to other employees. Here, it is legitimate to count the intervening Sunday as the leave. However, if the employee works the day shift with Sunday as a mandatory holiday, in that case, we should consider the leave as being bifurcated into two days of leave - Saturday and Monday only. Counting Sunday as part of his leave period is gross injustice and not a healthy sign. Therefore, we should frame our policy along these lines.
From India, Kanpur
From India, Kanpur
It depends on the company's policy. Different rules apply to different categories of employees. For workers, they are generally paid for 26 days of actual work (no wages for the weekly off). The Sunday or weekly off day is not included in this calculation. However, for staff members:
1) If the employee is on CL, Sunday is excluded.
2) If the employee is on EL/PL, Sunday is included in the calculation because EL/PL must be taken for a minimum of 3 days.
From India, Nagpur
1) If the employee is on CL, Sunday is excluded.
2) If the employee is on EL/PL, Sunday is included in the calculation because EL/PL must be taken for a minimum of 3 days.
From India, Nagpur
As described by Mr. Ragavendra, sandwiched leave is normally followed by government organizations. In most private organizations, only working days are counted as leave if the employee is on leave.
From India, Gurgaon
From India, Gurgaon
While there are provisions in the Factories Act (see Chapter VIII) governing Annual Leave with wages, most companies frame their own rules for leave, especially for the executive cadre. Different leave rules can also be framed for workers/staff, so long as they are not less beneficial than the provisions of the law.
Having said the above, I am of the opinion that where the quantum of leave provided to employees is liberal, then a weekly intervening holiday/off-day could be counted as part of leave. When it comes to sick/medical leave, a peculiar situation can arise if this is not done: An employee is reported to be sick on Saturday and continues to be sick on Monday, but being entitled to a holiday/weekly-off day on Sunday would not have his sick leave balance debited, even though he was not in a position to attend duty on Sunday if required.
Gerry303
From India, New Delhi
Having said the above, I am of the opinion that where the quantum of leave provided to employees is liberal, then a weekly intervening holiday/off-day could be counted as part of leave. When it comes to sick/medical leave, a peculiar situation can arise if this is not done: An employee is reported to be sick on Saturday and continues to be sick on Monday, but being entitled to a holiday/weekly-off day on Sunday would not have his sick leave balance debited, even though he was not in a position to attend duty on Sunday if required.
Gerry303
From India, New Delhi
hi swetha, If an employee takes leave on saturday and monday, the inbetween sunday will also be considered as leave,calculate leave for 3 days
From India, Madras
From India, Madras
Hi Swetha, please calculate leave for 3 days. Most organizations follow the practice that any intervening leave, whether on a Sunday or a national holiday, should be taken into account. This approach helps us avoid continuous absenteeism.
Thank you.
From India, Madras
Thank you.
From India, Madras
It depends on company policy, bt if holiday come between leave then we can’t deduct the holiday.
From India, Gurgaon
From India, Gurgaon
Any rule or guidelines not mentioned in labor law are basically treated as 2 leaves on Saturday and Monday. Some companies are going through their own benefit and treat it as 3 leaves, but from an employee or normal perspective, it is treated as 2 leaves.
Regards,
Ajay Kumar
From India, New Delhi
Regards,
Ajay Kumar
From India, New Delhi
I myself wanted to know the answer of this query — — -and as i understood , this case should be dealt through company policy.. am I right????
From Pakistan, Karachi
From Pakistan, Karachi
Dear Shweta,
Some of my colleagues are right; this rule varies from organization to organization. There is no specific written rule under any act or labor law. Please talk to your management because it depends on your management whether they count Sunday as leave or exclude it. Both rules are followed by organizations in the market.
B/R
Dk Sharma
From India, Ponda
Some of my colleagues are right; this rule varies from organization to organization. There is no specific written rule under any act or labor law. Please talk to your management because it depends on your management whether they count Sunday as leave or exclude it. Both rules are followed by organizations in the market.
B/R
Dk Sharma
From India, Ponda
Dear Shweta,
First of all, your query was incomplete as you have not mentioned the type of leave applied by the employee. Secondly, except Sunil Sadar, everyone tried to jump to answer hypothetically or with uncertainty in the name of the company's policy without knowing the nature of the leave. We should not forget, the company's policy cannot go against the law of the land.
In fact, the counting of Sunday and other holidays along with leave depends solely on the nature of leave applied for. I found, out of all others, only Sunil Sadar has correctly answered your query. If the employee is on Casual Leave, any Sunday or holiday intervening in between is not counted as part of leave. Sunday becomes part of leave only if the leave applied for is Earned Leave/ Annual Leave/ Half Pay Leave/ Maternity Leave, etc.
So, if the employee has availed Casual Leave, you need not count Sunday as a part of his Casual Leave.
PS Dhingra
Chief Executive Officer
Dhingra Group of Management & Vigilance Consultants
New Delhi
[dcgroup1962@gmail.com](mailto:dcgroup1962@gmail.com)
From India, Delhi
First of all, your query was incomplete as you have not mentioned the type of leave applied by the employee. Secondly, except Sunil Sadar, everyone tried to jump to answer hypothetically or with uncertainty in the name of the company's policy without knowing the nature of the leave. We should not forget, the company's policy cannot go against the law of the land.
In fact, the counting of Sunday and other holidays along with leave depends solely on the nature of leave applied for. I found, out of all others, only Sunil Sadar has correctly answered your query. If the employee is on Casual Leave, any Sunday or holiday intervening in between is not counted as part of leave. Sunday becomes part of leave only if the leave applied for is Earned Leave/ Annual Leave/ Half Pay Leave/ Maternity Leave, etc.
So, if the employee has availed Casual Leave, you need not count Sunday as a part of his Casual Leave.
PS Dhingra
Chief Executive Officer
Dhingra Group of Management & Vigilance Consultants
New Delhi
[dcgroup1962@gmail.com](mailto:dcgroup1962@gmail.com)
From India, Delhi
Dear Shweta,
Leave policy varies from company to company. It is not a statutory compliance (except earned leave - annual leave with wages under the Factories Act 1948, maternity leave under ESI Act 1948).
In our company, the leave policy is framed as follows: we have working days from Monday to Friday. There are two days off per week, Saturday and Sunday. If any staff takes leave on Friday and Monday, we calculate the leave as four days, including the weekend. If a staff member takes leave on Friday but returns on Monday, we consider it as only one day of leave, i.e., Friday, allowing the staff to enjoy the weekend off. This policy applies to paid salary for the weekend off days only.
Regards,
Ganesh K
HR Officer
9942140350
From India, Madras
Leave policy varies from company to company. It is not a statutory compliance (except earned leave - annual leave with wages under the Factories Act 1948, maternity leave under ESI Act 1948).
In our company, the leave policy is framed as follows: we have working days from Monday to Friday. There are two days off per week, Saturday and Sunday. If any staff takes leave on Friday and Monday, we calculate the leave as four days, including the weekend. If a staff member takes leave on Friday but returns on Monday, we consider it as only one day of leave, i.e., Friday, allowing the staff to enjoy the weekend off. This policy applies to paid salary for the weekend off days only.
Regards,
Ganesh K
HR Officer
9942140350
From India, Madras
I, Mr. Lahu Chavan, work in Pvt. Consulting Ltd. Co. as an Admin Executive. Over the last 3 years, I have not received a confirmation letter from the above company. When I asked about my confirmation letter, they told me that my offer letter serves as my confirmation letter. I do not agree with this. In my 15th to 17th years of experience, nobody has stated something like this. I request some experts to please suggest to me.
Lahu Chavan
9870251173
From India, Mumbai
Lahu Chavan
9870251173
From India, Mumbai
Yes, if an employee is on leave Saturday and Monday, then Sunday doesn't count as leave because every employee who works for 6 days will be eligible for 1 day off. If an employee is on leave on Friday and Saturday, then Sunday will be counted as a leave day. Monday doesn't matter.
Please create a company policy after carefully reading the discussion below and post it on the notice board for employees to see.
Regards
From India, Velluru
Please create a company policy after carefully reading the discussion below and post it on the notice board for employees to see.
Regards
From India, Velluru
In my view, Sunday should not be counted in any leave policy because this type of policy demotivates the employees. Most people want to take leave on weekends so that they can utilize their Sunday as well.
From India, New Delhi
From India, New Delhi
Dear Shweta, According to our company policy before or after Sunday you must be present other three leave will be counted. Regards Chandan Kumar
From Pakistan, Karachi
From Pakistan, Karachi
Dear Shweta,
You should give Sunday as the weekly off because, as per law, if any employee works three days in a week, then he/she will be entitled to Sunday off. It is not mandatory to work on Saturday and Monday to avail the weekly off.
If you want to count three days' leave, it will completely depend upon your company policy. If your company's leave policy clearly mentions counting leave if anyone takes leave on Saturday and Monday, you are suggested to review your company's leave policy before making a decision.
Thanks & Regards,
Sunil Sharma
Asst. Mgr. HR
V3S Group
From India, New Delhi
You should give Sunday as the weekly off because, as per law, if any employee works three days in a week, then he/she will be entitled to Sunday off. It is not mandatory to work on Saturday and Monday to avail the weekly off.
If you want to count three days' leave, it will completely depend upon your company policy. If your company's leave policy clearly mentions counting leave if anyone takes leave on Saturday and Monday, you are suggested to review your company's leave policy before making a decision.
Thanks & Regards,
Sunil Sharma
Asst. Mgr. HR
V3S Group
From India, New Delhi
Shweta, It depends on the policies of the organization, but usually if an employee is taking leave on saturday and monday then sunday is included
From India, Chandigarh
From India, Chandigarh
dear Shweta, It is based on company police, but it is counted as 3 days leav. Regards, Nazmin
From India, Nasik
From India, Nasik
Depends on company policy but usually Sundays will not be counted. If the person is working in shift then it may be.
From India, Bangalore
From India, Bangalore
Usually, in most companies, it is considered a 3-day leave if an employee takes leave on both Saturday and Monday. However, the same rule does not apply if it is a sick leave or if the employee had informed and obtained approval for the leave 10 days in advance.
Regards,
Babu
From India, Madras
Regards,
Babu
From India, Madras
Entitlement and Forfeiture of Leave
As per leave rules, employees are entitled to earn one leave for every 20 working days. However, if the employer has not granted the leave, it will be forfeited after the expiry of the year. Could you please provide me with details on whether the employer has the right to forfeit the leave?
Regards,
Rakesh
From India, Mumbai
As per leave rules, employees are entitled to earn one leave for every 20 working days. However, if the employer has not granted the leave, it will be forfeited after the expiry of the year. Could you please provide me with details on whether the employer has the right to forfeit the leave?
Regards,
Rakesh
From India, Mumbai
It depends mainly on the leave policy of an organization. In our organization, we consider this case as a 3-day leave, whereas in my previous organization, they do not consider Sunday, so it will be counted as a 2-day leave.
So, follow the rule book of your company.
From India, Madras
So, follow the rule book of your company.
From India, Madras
HI- Shwetaa The intervening sunday will be counted leave if employee is getting CL OR SL. But in case of EL Sunday will not be counted as leave. Regards Rajender Rohilla
From India, Delhi
From India, Delhi
Shweta ji,
Leave: Intervening Sundays and holidays will be treated as leave. Hence, it will be counted as 3 days of leave.
However, where the wage board is applicable/established in any factory, the same will be treated as per the wage board leave rules:
- Monthly rated (MR - 30 working days) wage board employees: It will be applicable as stated above.
- Daily rated (DR - 26 working days) wage board employees: Intervening Sundays and holidays will not be counted.
Regards,
S. Srinivasa Rao Officer (HR-P&A)
From India
Leave: Intervening Sundays and holidays will be treated as leave. Hence, it will be counted as 3 days of leave.
However, where the wage board is applicable/established in any factory, the same will be treated as per the wage board leave rules:
- Monthly rated (MR - 30 working days) wage board employees: It will be applicable as stated above.
- Daily rated (DR - 26 working days) wage board employees: Intervening Sundays and holidays will not be counted.
Regards,
S. Srinivasa Rao Officer (HR-P&A)
From India
Dear Shweta, Sunday will be included if leaves avalied on Saturday and Monday. It is known as Sandwitch leave as per labour law.
From Pakistan, Karachi
From Pakistan, Karachi
Dear Shweta,
It's my opinion that this Sunday should be treated as a weekend and not as a leave day. He/she will be taking leave permission from Saturday to Monday, but it will be paid. Saturday and Monday will be counted as leave days, while Sunday is considered a weekend. You have not marked Sunday in the leave register because Sunday will not be counted as a leave day.
Thanks,
Chander
HR - Exec.
From India, New Delhi
It's my opinion that this Sunday should be treated as a weekend and not as a leave day. He/she will be taking leave permission from Saturday to Monday, but it will be paid. Saturday and Monday will be counted as leave days, while Sunday is considered a weekend. You have not marked Sunday in the leave register because Sunday will not be counted as a leave day.
Thanks,
Chander
HR - Exec.
From India, New Delhi
Leave Policy Clarification
It depends on the type of leave. In the case of casual leave (CL), Sunday or a holiday will not be counted. However, in terms of earned leave, Sunday will be counted if it comes between the leave period.
Regards,
R. As
From India, Pune
It depends on the type of leave. In the case of casual leave (CL), Sunday or a holiday will not be counted. However, in terms of earned leave, Sunday will be counted if it comes between the leave period.
Regards,
R. As
From India, Pune
Dear Shweta,
It is as per company policy... There are two things to consider in this situation:
1. What kind of leave the employee is taking.
2. If it is sanctioned (PL, CL, SL) or any type of sanctioned leave, most companies exclude Sundays.
If it is Leave Without Pay (LWP), then in that case, you can consider it as a 3-day leave. However, for clarification, please refer to your company's policy.
Thank you.
From India, Mumbai
It is as per company policy... There are two things to consider in this situation:
1. What kind of leave the employee is taking.
2. If it is sanctioned (PL, CL, SL) or any type of sanctioned leave, most companies exclude Sundays.
If it is Leave Without Pay (LWP), then in that case, you can consider it as a 3-day leave. However, for clarification, please refer to your company's policy.
Thank you.
From India, Mumbai
According to labour law any holiday in a leave period of imediately following it (befor you join) are considered to be leave.
From India, Varanasi
From India, Varanasi
Most companies follow the leave rule where if someone takes leave from Saturday to Monday, it will be counted as 3 days. However, if someone takes leave from Friday to Sunday, it will only count as 2 days as Sunday is treated as a holiday. Our company also follows this system.
Regards,
Pradip
From India, Calcutta
Regards,
Pradip
From India, Calcutta
Dear Sweta, All people are with you, generally if sunday between dwo days than it will count as a holiday....... No argument on it.
From India, Rajkot
From India, Rajkot
Yes we can take sunday as leave if any employee took leave on Saturday and on monday, that mean you have deduct salary for 3 days.
From India, Pune
From India, Pune
Dear Shweta,
Many friends have different types of views. As an employee in that position, think of yourself first. Sunday is a casual holiday. How do you count the leave? In an employee's view, Sunday is a holiday if applying for leaves on Saturday and Monday; in between, Sunday is an advantage of leaves. Such that the view is yours, mine, and all of us.
So, finally, you should consider the two days' leave only.
Vivek HR Exec
From India
Many friends have different types of views. As an employee in that position, think of yourself first. Sunday is a casual holiday. How do you count the leave? In an employee's view, Sunday is a holiday if applying for leaves on Saturday and Monday; in between, Sunday is an advantage of leaves. Such that the view is yours, mine, and all of us.
So, finally, you should consider the two days' leave only.
Vivek HR Exec
From India
This issue is not regulated statutorily. Every employer can have an independent policy/leave rule either providing for counting the intervening Sunday as leave or excluding it from the spell. I may add for information that the Central Government Leave Rules provide for including the intervening Sunday in the spell.
From India, New Delhi
From India, New Delhi
It depends on the company policies. In our company, if someone takes leave on Friday (we have a 5-day working week) and is unable to come in on Monday, all 4 days will be counted as leave. Therefore, even if an employee takes 1 day of leave, it will be converted to 4 days of leave in order to account for not being present on Monday. This practice is referred to as "Sandwich leave."
From India, Ahmadabad
From India, Ahmadabad
Hello Shweta,
Sunday is not counted as leave because, as per the law, the maximum working hours in a week should be 48 hours. After the completion of 48 hours, employees are eligible for 1 weekly off. In the situation of leave, Sunday is counted as a weekly off for operatives. However, in the case of executives, it depends on the number of leaves. If an individual avails casual leave, then Sunday should be treated as a weekly off; otherwise, the days of leave should be considered.
Ensure there is a single line break between paragraphs.
From India, Ghaziabad
Sunday is not counted as leave because, as per the law, the maximum working hours in a week should be 48 hours. After the completion of 48 hours, employees are eligible for 1 weekly off. In the situation of leave, Sunday is counted as a weekly off for operatives. However, in the case of executives, it depends on the number of leaves. If an individual avails casual leave, then Sunday should be treated as a weekly off; otherwise, the days of leave should be considered.
Ensure there is a single line break between paragraphs.
From India, Ghaziabad
How's your company policy?
If there are only 5 working days in a week from Mon-Fri, then 1 day leave is applicable (only for Monday leave).
If there are 6 working days from Mon-Sat, then 2 days leave are allowed (Sat & Mon leave).
If an employee is working in rotating shifts and also on public holidays, such as in a hotel, travel agency, or F&B industry, then it is necessary to consult with their department head to determine their day-off.
All the best...
From Myanmar
If there are only 5 working days in a week from Mon-Fri, then 1 day leave is applicable (only for Monday leave).
If there are 6 working days from Mon-Sat, then 2 days leave are allowed (Sat & Mon leave).
If an employee is working in rotating shifts and also on public holidays, such as in a hotel, travel agency, or F&B industry, then it is necessary to consult with their department head to determine their day-off.
All the best...
From Myanmar
Sunday is never included when calculating leave of any kind as per labor laws. Your question indicates that Saturday to Monday would not be three days but two days only. I hope this clarifies the matter.
All the very best,
Regards
From India, Chennai
All the very best,
Regards
From India, Chennai
In our company we are deducting 3 leaves (saturday, sunday, monday) or we are giving one RH Per year(restricted holiday), they may use RH in this situation.
From India, Bangalore
From India, Bangalore
Yes, if we have CL in our account then you can apply two separate leave letters, or else if its EL then sunday will be counted.
From India, Bangalore
From India, Bangalore
Dear Swetha,
If a Sunday (weekly holiday) falls between leave days, it will not be counted as leave if the particular employee has leave available to his credit i.e., if he is eligible for pay for leave days. If the employee is on loss of pay, he will lose the benefit of that weekly holiday.
Regards,
Babusivaprasad
From India, Kochi
If a Sunday (weekly holiday) falls between leave days, it will not be counted as leave if the particular employee has leave available to his credit i.e., if he is eligible for pay for leave days. If the employee is on loss of pay, he will lose the benefit of that weekly holiday.
Regards,
Babusivaprasad
From India, Kochi
Shweta, It depends on company’s leave policy. in our case we’ll declare it as holiday..... but with my previous employer it was the counted as leave.... Rgds, Amit
From India, Jabalpur
From India, Jabalpur
Hello Ms. Sharma,
Leaves are of different types, e.g., Earned, Medical, Half Pay, Compensatory, and Casual. If Sunday or another holiday falls between casual leave, it is not counted as leave. In the case of Earned and Medical Leaves, it is counted as leave. This practice is followed in Government and most other semi-Government organizations. However, it varies from company to company, as they have their own leave rules.
With best wishes,
TR Chamoli
From India, Kanpur
Leaves are of different types, e.g., Earned, Medical, Half Pay, Compensatory, and Casual. If Sunday or another holiday falls between casual leave, it is not counted as leave. In the case of Earned and Medical Leaves, it is counted as leave. This practice is followed in Government and most other semi-Government organizations. However, it varies from company to company, as they have their own leave rules.
With best wishes,
TR Chamoli
From India, Kanpur
Dear Shwatha If your company come under Factories Act, then you should not consider sunday as holiday. (Read in one case stady, which was publised in Labour Law reporter). Regards priyatham
From United States, San Diego
From United States, San Diego
Dear Shweta, It is depend on your Company policy. Most of the MNCs do not calculate Saturday or Sunday while calculating leave. But again it depends on Your Company policy.
From India, Pune
From India, Pune
Hi Swetha, In this case Sunday should be considered as Holiday. Sunday/Holiday will be considered as leave if employees takes EL/PL. It depends on company leave policy. Regards, Vidyaranya.
From India, Bangalore
From India, Bangalore
Everybody is harping on company policy. But nobody is talking about why and how a particular policy is decided this way or that way?
My question to all those who are suggesting that Sunday or weekly off should not be counted as leave is: will you pay 4-5 weekly off days' salary to an employee who remains on Leave Without Pay for the entire month? In case both Saturday and Sunday are Weekly Offs, will you end up paying for 8 days' salary to an employee, though he has not worked for a single day in a month?
From India, Pune
My question to all those who are suggesting that Sunday or weekly off should not be counted as leave is: will you pay 4-5 weekly off days' salary to an employee who remains on Leave Without Pay for the entire month? In case both Saturday and Sunday are Weekly Offs, will you end up paying for 8 days' salary to an employee, though he has not worked for a single day in a month?
From India, Pune
Dear Shweta, As per Labour Laws if Sunday is falling between the two leaves then it will be also be considered as a leave rest depend upon the company policy. Regards Priyanka
From India, Mumbai
From India, Mumbai
Mainly and mostly in IT companies, there is no trend that exists where Saturdays and Sundays are considered as leave if they fall in between a period of leave. This is how we plan our long leaves or holidays. Along with work, employees also need time for their families and themselves.
Best regards,
Vijaya
From India, Delhi
Best regards,
Vijaya
From India, Delhi
Yes, it depends on the policy of the organization. If the applicant has applied for casual leave, then Sunday will not be counted. However, for other types of leave such as medical or earned leave, Sunday will be included.
From India, Tiruchchirappalli
From India, Tiruchchirappalli
You can't add Sunday as a leave in EL cases as the Factories Act 1948, Section 79, will help you. However, in the case of CL and SL, you can add it; this depends upon company policy.
Regards,
Manoj Kumar Sharma
From India, New Delhi
Regards,
Manoj Kumar Sharma
From India, New Delhi
No one has given a clear and concrete clarification of Sweta's doubt/question. Ultimately, it depends on the type/category of employee and the mode of salary.
If the employee is daily rated and payment is being made on a daily basis for 26 days in a month, then Sunday will not be counted as part of leave if Sunday is the weekly off day.
If the employee is an executive/staff and is being paid for 30/31 days, then Sunday will be counted as a part of leave for EL/PL, HPL, etc. However, it will not be counted as part of leave for casual leave.
I hope this clarifies Sweta's doubt.
From India, Sambalpur
If the employee is daily rated and payment is being made on a daily basis for 26 days in a month, then Sunday will not be counted as part of leave if Sunday is the weekly off day.
If the employee is an executive/staff and is being paid for 30/31 days, then Sunday will be counted as a part of leave for EL/PL, HPL, etc. However, it will not be counted as part of leave for casual leave.
I hope this clarifies Sweta's doubt.
From India, Sambalpur
There are no statutory enactments on this. We have to decide based on the organization's leave policy. Few organizations follow the rule of Prefix/Suffix of leave. There is no benchmark on this.
Hope it is clear now.
Regards,
Divaspati Bhat
From India
Hope it is clear now.
Regards,
Divaspati Bhat
From India
Dear Shweta,
How are you?
In this case, if it is under the Factory Act, and if it is annual leave with wages, any Sundays/paid holidays occurring at either end of the leave period or falling during the leave period will be excluded. If it is under shops and establishments, whether Casual Leave/Sick Leave Sunday can be prefixed or suffixed. But if it is occurring between the leave period, it has to be counted as leave. However, much depends on the leave policy of the establishments. As per the question, the reply is given. If more clarification is required, contact without hesitation.
Thanks and regards,
RL Dhingra
Advocate & Labour Law Consultant, Delhi
Mobile: 09818309937
Email: rld_498@rediffmail.com
From India, Delhi
How are you?
In this case, if it is under the Factory Act, and if it is annual leave with wages, any Sundays/paid holidays occurring at either end of the leave period or falling during the leave period will be excluded. If it is under shops and establishments, whether Casual Leave/Sick Leave Sunday can be prefixed or suffixed. But if it is occurring between the leave period, it has to be counted as leave. However, much depends on the leave policy of the establishments. As per the question, the reply is given. If more clarification is required, contact without hesitation.
Thanks and regards,
RL Dhingra
Advocate & Labour Law Consultant, Delhi
Mobile: 09818309937
Email: rld_498@rediffmail.com
From India, Delhi
Dear VK,
Like several others, probably you are also taking the issue off-track. I am sure you have not read the clarification given by Shweta, as follows at page 3:
"Hi Seniors
Thanks for your valuable reply. I forgot to mention the type of leave. It's about Casual Leave."
Had you read the supplementary clarification given by Shweta, you would not have expressed the present views on the issue. It is not understood from where the question of the employee remaining on Leave Without Pay for the entire month has arisen when the question is very simple about Casual leave for Saturday and Monday only.
I know several of the members who rush to make their opinions appear in the forum, read only between the lines and never try to read the views of others, as appearing on other pages. Not even that, even the clarification given by the member who posted the original question to solve his/her problem is also not read by most of the members. So, the issue is totally confused and instead of getting a viable solution, he/she gets totally confused.
I am sure Shweta must also have been totally confused to find out conflicting views including all off-the-track opinions leading to more complications, rather than solving the problem.
PS Dhingra
Chief Executive Officer
Dhingra Group of Management & Vigilance Consultants
New Delhi
Mobile: 09968076381
dcgroup1962@gmail.com
Everybody is harping upon company policy. But nobody is talking about why and how a particular policy is decided this way or that way?
My question to all those who are suggesting that Sunday or weekly off should not be counted as leave is: will you pay 4-5 weekly off day's salary to an employee who remains on Leave Without Pay for the entire month? In case both Saturday and Sunday are Weekly Offs, will you end up paying for 8 days' salary to an employee, though he has not worked for a single day in a month?
From India, Delhi
Like several others, probably you are also taking the issue off-track. I am sure you have not read the clarification given by Shweta, as follows at page 3:
"Hi Seniors
Thanks for your valuable reply. I forgot to mention the type of leave. It's about Casual Leave."
Had you read the supplementary clarification given by Shweta, you would not have expressed the present views on the issue. It is not understood from where the question of the employee remaining on Leave Without Pay for the entire month has arisen when the question is very simple about Casual leave for Saturday and Monday only.
I know several of the members who rush to make their opinions appear in the forum, read only between the lines and never try to read the views of others, as appearing on other pages. Not even that, even the clarification given by the member who posted the original question to solve his/her problem is also not read by most of the members. So, the issue is totally confused and instead of getting a viable solution, he/she gets totally confused.
I am sure Shweta must also have been totally confused to find out conflicting views including all off-the-track opinions leading to more complications, rather than solving the problem.
PS Dhingra
Chief Executive Officer
Dhingra Group of Management & Vigilance Consultants
New Delhi
Mobile: 09968076381
dcgroup1962@gmail.com
Everybody is harping upon company policy. But nobody is talking about why and how a particular policy is decided this way or that way?
My question to all those who are suggesting that Sunday or weekly off should not be counted as leave is: will you pay 4-5 weekly off day's salary to an employee who remains on Leave Without Pay for the entire month? In case both Saturday and Sunday are Weekly Offs, will you end up paying for 8 days' salary to an employee, though he has not worked for a single day in a month?
From India, Delhi
Dear Ms. Sweta,
There are two types of leave - 1. Paid holiday and 2. Weekly off.
1. If an employee is found absent on both types of holidays, it will be considered as leave, meaning the employee will need to apply for three days of leave.
2. Some companies do not pay wages for the weekly off. In this case, an employee will only need to apply for two days of leave - for example, Saturday and Monday if the weekly off falls on a Sunday.
Most organizations follow these rules.
Regards,
Santosh Singh
From India, Mumbai
There are two types of leave - 1. Paid holiday and 2. Weekly off.
1. If an employee is found absent on both types of holidays, it will be considered as leave, meaning the employee will need to apply for three days of leave.
2. Some companies do not pay wages for the weekly off. In this case, an employee will only need to apply for two days of leave - for example, Saturday and Monday if the weekly off falls on a Sunday.
Most organizations follow these rules.
Regards,
Santosh Singh
From India, Mumbai
If an employee is on leave during a month (30/31 days), then you will not pay him/her for 4 days (Sunday). That's why Sunday will count as a leave. I hope all the members are satisfied with my answer.
Regards,
Kamesh Kumar KHATANA
[Phone Number Removed For Privacy Reasons]
From India, Hyderabad
Regards,
Kamesh Kumar KHATANA
[Phone Number Removed For Privacy Reasons]
From India, Hyderabad
Dear Sheweta,
You can count Sunday as leave if:
1. It is leave without pay.
2. You pay for the month i.e. 30 or 31 or 28.
3. If it is the policy of the company.
4. In some companies, if they avail PL, they ignore Sunday.
5. If it is SL, they count it as leave.
6. It is Maternity leave; you have to count Sundays as leave.
Regards,
Clement
From India, Pune
You can count Sunday as leave if:
1. It is leave without pay.
2. You pay for the month i.e. 30 or 31 or 28.
3. If it is the policy of the company.
4. In some companies, if they avail PL, they ignore Sunday.
5. If it is SL, they count it as leave.
6. It is Maternity leave; you have to count Sundays as leave.
Regards,
Clement
From India, Pune
Dear Sweta, As per the law of weekly off, the employee should present / work one day before & next day of the w/o. otherwise he is not applicable for that puticular w/o benefit.
From India, Pune
From India, Pune
Dear Shweta,
Two conditions fall on your query:
a) If your company policy for calculation of total monthly salary is based on including weekly offs (means Jan 2011 divided by 31 or Feb 2011 divided by 28 days), then you can count CL for Sunday too.
b) If the total monthly wage calculation is based on only working days, then CL adjustment on the weekly off is not valid.
Another point for everybody: Don't count/adjust EL on the weekly off.
Best Regards,
Global Overseas
New Delhi branch
+91-9899775578, 9958404503
From India, Delhi
Two conditions fall on your query:
a) If your company policy for calculation of total monthly salary is based on including weekly offs (means Jan 2011 divided by 31 or Feb 2011 divided by 28 days), then you can count CL for Sunday too.
b) If the total monthly wage calculation is based on only working days, then CL adjustment on the weekly off is not valid.
Another point for everybody: Don't count/adjust EL on the weekly off.
Best Regards,
Global Overseas
New Delhi branch
+91-9899775578, 9958404503
From India, Delhi
If it is CL/SL then sunday should be a leave, so it’ll three day CL/SL, for EL sunday should be excluded.
From India, Mumbai
From India, Mumbai
Two options fall under this:
a) If you are counting the weekly day off as a day while calculating monthly wages (meaning in Jan 2011, calculating monthly wages based on 31 days or in Feb 2011 based on 28 days), then you can count Sunday as a CL.
b) If Sunday is not part of the calculation, then Sunday can't be counted as a CL.
Best Regards,
Global Overseas
New Delhi office
+91-9899775578
From India, Delhi
a) If you are counting the weekly day off as a day while calculating monthly wages (meaning in Jan 2011, calculating monthly wages based on 31 days or in Feb 2011 based on 28 days), then you can count Sunday as a CL.
b) If Sunday is not part of the calculation, then Sunday can't be counted as a CL.
Best Regards,
Global Overseas
New Delhi office
+91-9899775578
From India, Delhi
Dear Shwetaa,
Please note, if it is a factory, according to Sec. 79, Explanation-2, leave shall be exclusive of all holidays whether occurring during or at either end of the leave period. Under Shop & Establishment Acts, the Sunday/holiday at either end of the leave period is treated as a prefix/suffix. Any Sunday/holiday occurring during the leave period is counted as leave. I hope the point is clear to you. If you have any queries, please contact me.
Thanks and Regards,
RL Dhingra, Advocate,
Labour Law Consultant,
Mob: 09818309937,
Email: rld_498@rediffmail.com
From India, Delhi
Please note, if it is a factory, according to Sec. 79, Explanation-2, leave shall be exclusive of all holidays whether occurring during or at either end of the leave period. Under Shop & Establishment Acts, the Sunday/holiday at either end of the leave period is treated as a prefix/suffix. Any Sunday/holiday occurring during the leave period is counted as leave. I hope the point is clear to you. If you have any queries, please contact me.
Thanks and Regards,
RL Dhingra, Advocate,
Labour Law Consultant,
Mob: 09818309937,
Email: rld_498@rediffmail.com
From India, Delhi
Dear Mr. Dhingra,
Please review your opinion, as reading between the lines can lead to misinterpretation of the case and misleading of your client.
Section 79 of the Factories Act pertains to ANNUAL LEAVE WITH WAGES, whereas the query is with reference to the casual leave, as already clarified by Shwetaa on page 3 of this thread. For your kind information, casual leave is not a recognized form of leave like Annual Leave, Paid Leave, E/L, Maternity Leave, etc., and is granted on a casual basis for emergency purposes by organizations. Naturally, Explanation-2 below Section 79 is about the Annual Leave with wages, not for Casual Leave.
PS Dhingra
Chief Executive Officer
Dhingra Group of Management & Vigilance Consultants
New Delhi
09968076381
dcgroup1962@gmail.com
From India, Delhi
Please review your opinion, as reading between the lines can lead to misinterpretation of the case and misleading of your client.
Section 79 of the Factories Act pertains to ANNUAL LEAVE WITH WAGES, whereas the query is with reference to the casual leave, as already clarified by Shwetaa on page 3 of this thread. For your kind information, casual leave is not a recognized form of leave like Annual Leave, Paid Leave, E/L, Maternity Leave, etc., and is granted on a casual basis for emergency purposes by organizations. Naturally, Explanation-2 below Section 79 is about the Annual Leave with wages, not for Casual Leave.
PS Dhingra
Chief Executive Officer
Dhingra Group of Management & Vigilance Consultants
New Delhi
09968076381
dcgroup1962@gmail.com
From India, Delhi
Is there any rule that if an employee takes leave for more than 7 days (with or without information), then all Sundays will be counted as part of the leave? For example, if an employee is regularly working until October 18 and now needs to take 7 days of leave, will the Sundays before October 18 be included as part of the leave?
Regards, Megha Sharma
HR Manager
IT Company
From India, Jaipur
Regards, Megha Sharma
HR Manager
IT Company
From India, Jaipur
If any employee who worked at least 3 days in that week is going on leave for Saturday and Monday, then we do not need to count Sunday as leave. This is because the employee has completed 50% of the attendance requirement. After achieving 50% attendance, an employee becomes entitled to Sunday. Therefore, Sunday will be considered between Saturday and Monday.
Regards,
Sunil Sharma
From India, New Delhi
Regards,
Sunil Sharma
From India, New Delhi
If you count these as casual leave, then Sunday will be counted as leave. However, if you take it as sick leave, then it will be considered a holiday. In addition to that, it depends on the company's leave policy.
From India, Delhi
From India, Delhi
Leave Policy Clarification
Holiday/Sunday/week offs between leave days will be treated as leave only.
Logic
A week off is a day of rest after working days, but one can't avail rest in between leaves. So simple and clear!
Regards
From India, Gurgaon
Holiday/Sunday/week offs between leave days will be treated as leave only.
Logic
A week off is a day of rest after working days, but one can't avail rest in between leaves. So simple and clear!
Regards
From India, Gurgaon
As per the CL register maintained, Sunday is not to be taken as CL. In this case, only Saturday and Monday are to be calculated. In the case of leave on loss of pay, three days are to be taken into LOP (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday).
Thanks & Regards,
Shivashakthi
From India, Chennai
Thanks & Regards,
Shivashakthi
From India, Chennai
It will be treated as Sand witched Leave. but as mentioned before its at the discretion of the management .
From India, Kochi
From India, Kochi
I Am Arun Working As Accounts Manager. If Any Employee Is Taking Leave For Monday To Saturday (6 Days). Shall We Count Sunday As Leave Or It Will Be Treated As Holiday?
From India, undefined
From India, undefined
Please guide me if an employee goes for earned leave from Tuesday to Saturday (26/12/17 - 30/12/17), how will Sunday dated 31/12/17 be taken. Is it considered as leave or will it be given as a weekly off?
Please note that Monday 25/12/17 was a holiday for Christmas.
Regards,
Sharmistha Goswami
From India, Delhi
Please note that Monday 25/12/17 was a holiday for Christmas.
Regards,
Sharmistha Goswami
From India, Delhi
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(Fact Checked)-The user reply contains accurate information based on the company's policy differentiation between workers and staff regarding the treatment of Sundays in leave calculations. (1 Acknowledge point)