Under s. 32 of the OSH Code:
- A worker who has worked 180 days or more in a calendar year earns leave at one day for every 20 days worked. Days of lay-off, maternity leave and earlier leave count as days worked for the 180 days.
- A new worker earns leave in proportion in the year of joining.
- Unused leave up to 30 days is carried forward.
- The worker may ask for encashment of the leave standing to credit at the end of the calendar year.
- On leaving, by any means, the unused leave is paid.
- Leave wages are at the rate of the average daily wages for the days worked in the month before the leave.
The HR desk credits annual leave at 1 per 20 days worked and keeps the leave register.
Last reviewed 17-10-2026. General information, not legal advice for a specific case. Check the latest Act, Rules and notifications of the appropriate government before acting.