Questions and Answers
What action is required once maternity leave is approved?
What is the consequence of an employee found working during their maternity leave?
If an employee resigns during maternity leave, how long will the benefits be extended?
What happens if an employee takes additional leaves beyond 225 days?
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During maternity leave, how are women employees regarded for performance evaluations?
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How many working days of paternity leave are employees entitled to?
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What must employees do for planned leaves, according to company policies?
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What is the leave period duration for all types of leave?
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What is the policy regarding unauthorized leave?
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Which of the following statements about paternity leave eligibility is true?
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Study Notes
Leave Policy Overview
- Policy effective from October 1, 2020, for full-time employees at UPL India.
- Applies to all permanent employees and trainees, excluding manufacturing workers with specific conditions.
Purpose
- Aims to inform employees about leave and holiday provisions for celebration, rest, and family time.
Leave Calculation Process
- Calendar year for leave from January 1 to December 31.
- New hires' leave entitlement prorated from joining date to December 31.
Types of Leaves and Holidays
- National & Festival Holidays
- Privilege Leave (PL)
- Casual Leave
- Sick Leave
- Maternity Leave
- Paternity Leave
National & Festival Holidays
- Observes three national holidays: January 26, August 15, and October 2.
- Local festival holidays vary by state and cultural sentiments.
- Holiday list for the next year published by December 15 of the current year.
Privilege Leave (PL)
- Eligibility: 21 working days per year.
- Accumulation: Maximum of 60 days for new joiners after October 1, 2020.
- Employees joining before October 1, 2020, can accumulate up to 120 days (under 50 years) or 240 days (over 50 years).
- PL credited on December 31 each year with a minimum of four days required for Leave Travel Allowance (LTA) claims.
- Minimum four days of PL needed for LTA; weekends/holidays excluded from leave calculation.
- PL can be taken a maximum of three times a year, longer leaves (7+ days) require one-month notice.
Casual Leave
- Eligibility: 7 casual leaves per year.
- Cannot be accumulated or encashed; maximum of 3 days at a stretch.
- Cannot be combined with sick or privilege leave.
Maternity Leave
- Total entitlement: 26 weeks, available twice during service tenure as per Maternity Benefit Act.
- Additional 6 weeks for women; total can extend to 32 weeks for up to two surviving children.
- Leave can be taken up to 26 weeks before expected delivery and 12 weeks for a third surviving child.
- Must submit medical documents for approval.
- Women employees considered active for performance evaluation and variable pay during maternity leave.
Paternity Leave
- Eligibility: 7 working days for male employees (excluding weekends and holidays).
- Cannot be accumulated; available for up to two children.
- Not applicable if the employee has two children at joining.
General Rules Governing Leave
- Planned leaves must be approved in advance; unauthorized leaves result in loss of pay.
- Leave period is based on the calendar year.
- New hires' leave entitlements are prorated from hire date.
- Disciplinary action may result from failure to notify HR about leave applications.
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This quiz covers the Leave Policy applicable to all full-time employees of UPL and its subsidiaries in India. It includes details about the policy's purpose, scope, and ownership, making it essential for understanding company leave practices. Test your knowledge on the key aspects of this important policy.
