Types of Employee Leaves in an Organisation

An employee cannot be present at work each and every day. We, people, are not robots. To develop a sound leave policy and track when, specifically for how long, and for what reason an employee was absent, employers must be aware of these terms. Employees in every nation are entitled to numerous types of leave for a variety of reasons under labor laws. Understanding the various rules governing paid leave is necessary for employers to follow to comply with the law. We’ll talk about the most common types of leave, most of which should be included in a company’s leave policy, in this article.

The various kinds of leaves that businesses provide are as follows:

• Sick Leave
• Casual Leave
• Compensatory Off
• Maternity Leave
• Paternity Leave
• Annual Leave
• Loss of Pay
• Bereavement Leave
• Sabbatical Leave

#1:- Sick Leave:

Sick leave is taken when an employee gets sick and needs time to recover. An employee is required by law to receive a certain amount of paid sick leave from their employer. The government covers a portion of the costs of this leave based on the required amount and the severity of the illness. Employers typically request a medical certificate whenever the number of days of leave exceeds two or three at a time because these leaves are susceptible to abuse.

#2:- Casual Leave:

Some businesses offer casual leave as a type of leave, which is planned leave. Such leaves accommodate any urgent or unforeseen personal requirements. It simplifies the leave policy and reduces the number of leave types.

#3:- Compensatory Off:

An employee is entitled to a compensatory day off on any other workday if they are required to work on a weekend or a holiday due to the importance of the deliverables. Comp-off leave can be claimed and used in a certain way. The immediate manager approves this request and sends it to HR. The employee is granted comp-off leave after it has been approved. The worker needs to use this comp-off leave inside this expiry period.

#4:- Maternity Leave:

The Maternity Benefit Act of 1961 requires that employers have to provide 26 weeks of paid leave to any woman who has worked for at least 80 days in the 12 months preceding the expected delivery date. The Maternity Benefit Act is a central government law, whereas the three preceding types of leaves (AL, CL, and SL) are governed by state laws. This leave is only good for the first two kids. Twelve weeks of leave are available in the event of a third child. In addition, the Act provides for required parental leave in the event of a miscarriage, adoption, or surrogacy.

#5:- Paternity Leave:

After a child is born, fathers are eligible for paternity leave. It is a leave of absence intended for the father to care for the mother and child. Currently, India’s labor laws do not mandate the provision of paternity leave.

#6:- Annual Leave:

Vacation Leave (VL), Privilege Leave (PL) and Annual Leave (AL) are all other names for this type of leave. EL leave type is used for personal reasons like vacations, festivals that aren’t declared holidays, etc. “Long leave” is any leave taken for more than a week. This kind of leave needs to be planned ahead of time and communicated to the team or manager in advance because it may cause disruptions to work. According to labor laws, employers must provide employees with earned leave, but the amount of this leave varies from state to state.

#7:- Loss of Pay:

In the case of LOP leave, there is no concept of a leave balance. However, we must deduct salary for the number of LOP leave days in a month when processing payroll. This type of leave is also known as LOP leave because it results in a loss of income (LOP).

#8:- Bereavement Leave:

Bereavement leave is for employees who have experienced a loved one’s death. Bereavement leave is typically granted to employees for anywhere from one to several days. Bereavement leave is required in some nations, but not in others.

#9:- Sabbatical Leave:

Sabbatical leave, which basically means taking a longer break from work, typically for several months. Employees who have worked for the company for a longer period frequently have the option of taking a sabbatical as a reward for their loyalty and previous accomplishments. Sabbatical leave can be paid for or partially paid for by some businesses, while others only provide unpaid leave as an option.