Companies in India provide a variety of paid and unpaid breaks to help workers achieve a better work-life balance and make their lives simpler. While the specifics may differ from one firm to the next, the forms of office leave are nearly universal.

Furthermore, many employers provide other sorts of leaves to their employees as a perk. But what exactly are these office leaves, and how many distinct kinds are there?

In this article, we'll look at eight various sorts of leaves that Indian firms provide to their employees. Let's get started!

In India, there are eight main forms of office leave.
Let's take a deeper look at the many varieties of leaves available from Indian businesses:

Casual Leave

Casual leaves are the most common form of leave taken by employees. These office leaves are used for unanticipated circumstances where employees may need to take a day or two off work to attend to personal affairs.

With the agreement of the employer, most organisations give up to 3-5 days of casual leave every month.

1. A half-day off

Half-day leaves, as the name implies, are leaves taken for only half of the day, i.e., the employee may take off for either the first or second half of the day.This form of leave is excellent for individuals who wish to balance their personal and professional life by travelling to the bank, attending PTMs, and other small duties. Isn't it great for work-life balance?

2. A one-day vacation
One-day breaks are the most typical sort of leave taken by employees when they need a brief break or just a day to themselves to take care of personal errands.

2. Paid/Vacation/Privilege Time Off
Employees receive paid privilege leaves, also known as earned leaves, on an annual basis while working for a firm. The amount of privilege days granted to employees varies by company, however most employees are entitled to 18 privilege breaks during which they can leave work and relax.

Unless there is an emergency, employees must obtain prior clearance from their employers before taking use of privilege leave. Employees love this form of leave since they may cash it in if they don't want to use it or save it up to take a long vacation when they need it.

3 Leave of Absence/Medical Leave
Sick or medical leaves, as the name implies, are utilised when an employee becomes unwell and is unable to return to work. After a certain amount of time working for a firm, an employee is entitled to sick leave. Employees are given a variable amount of sick days depending on the employer. Because disease is unforeseeable, no advance notice is required when filing for sick/medical leave. Some employers, on the other hand, want a medical certificate from a doctor's office attesting to the employee's bad health.

4. Leave of Absence
Although childbirth is a miracle, working women who are expecting a child may find it difficult to strike a balance between job and health. To make things easier for them, most Indian organisations provide maternity leave, which is a sort of leave offered to women who are pregnant or expecting a child soon. In the event of a miscarriage or abortion, maternity leave is also used, however the leave is only for six weeks in this case (as per the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961). While each company's maternity leave policy may differ, most companies offer paid maternity leave for 10 to 30 weeks. Unpaid leaves of up to 16 months can be taken in the same way.

5. Leaves of paternity
This form of leave is for male employees who are expecting a child in the near future. Paternity leave is taken before or shortly after the birth of the child. Despite the fact that all respectable organisations offer paternity breaks, it is still a rare sort of leave in private Indian businesses. Because paternity leave regulations vary per workplace, it's usually a good idea to double-check with HR on the specifics.

6. Leave of Absence
Sabbatical leave is a sort of leave that firms provide to their workers in order for them to upskill and get more expertise in their area so that they may contribute more effectively to their company in the future. An employee may seek a sabbatical for the purpose of furthering their education, dealing with a family or health crisis, or taking a professional break. Because this form of vacation is not accepted instantly, it must be planned well ahead of time. A sabbatical is an unpaid long-term hiatus from work.

7. Leave of absence for bereavement
Companies provide bereavement leave to employees in the event of a death in the family. The firm pays for this form of leave, and while there are no rules requiring companies to grant mourning breaks, most do so out of sympathy. While bereavement breaks are a relatively new idea in India, they are one of the most essential forms of leave for employees. Employees can take use of this bereavement vacation to grieve, participate in final rites, or deal with any other legal or familial issues that may arise.

8. Maternity leave
Employees take this form of absence when they or a member of their family is getting married. It's a legal document that allows employees to take a few days off work to be married or attend the wedding of a close friend or family without having to worry about missing work. This, too, must be prepared in a proper manner and tone, just like any other leave application.

Conclusion

There are many different sorts of leaves that an employee may take, and in this article, we'll go through a few of the more typical ones. With this guide on different forms of office leaves, we hope to be able to help you.

Best wishes!

By Shrreya Mangela [ Nihira Infotech Content Writer ]

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