India
India guarantees 12-21 days by state (Factories Act 1948, Shops Act). 3 national holidays + state. Maternity Benefit Act: 26 wks (2 children), 12 wks beyond.
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Annual paid leave
Factories Act 1948Factories Act 1948 + Shops Act: 12-21 working days by state.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Karnataka | 12 j | 100% | Act |
| Maharashtra | 21 j | 100% | Act |
Public holidays
3 fed + state3 national holidays + state holidays (up to 18 by state).
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan | Republic Day | All | Federal |
| 15 Aug | Independence | All | Federal |
| 2 Oct | Gandhi Jayanti | All | Federal |
| Variable | Diwali, Holi, Eid, Christmas… | State | Variable |
Sick leave
70% ESIESI: 70% of salary for 91 days/year.
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESI covered | 0 j | 70% ESI | 91 j/an |
Maternity, paternity, parental
26 wks matMBA 1961 (2017 amend): 26 wks for first 2 children, 12 wks beyond. No federal paternity.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mat 1-2 kids | 26 sem | 100% | MBA |
| Mat 3+ kids | 12 sem | 100% | MBA |
Special leaves
StatePer state/CLA.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | Variable | Variable | État |
| Bereavement | Variable | Variable | État |
Centralize India absences
Illizeo applies Factories Act + MBA 1961 + ESI + state variations.
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