Dear all,
Greetings,
Please advise whether a person who has been terminated before completing 5 years of service would still be entitled to gratuity. The termination was initiated by the company, leading to the individual's inability to fulfill the 5-year tenure.
Regards,
Jyoti Negi
From India, Delhi
Greetings,
Please advise whether a person who has been terminated before completing 5 years of service would still be entitled to gratuity. The termination was initiated by the company, leading to the individual's inability to fulfill the 5-year tenure.
Regards,
Jyoti Negi
From India, Delhi
Dear all,
Greetings.
Please advise if a person who has been terminated before completing 5 years of service will be entitled to gratuity since he could not fulfill the 5-year tenure due to termination by the company.
Regards,
Jyoti Negi
Dear Madam,
The Gratuity Act states that a person must work continuously for 5 years and complete 240 days each year. If the individual has not completed 5 years and 240 days each year, then they are not eligible for gratuity even if their services are terminated.
I hope this helps.
Best regards,
[Your Name]
From United States, New York
Greetings.
Please advise if a person who has been terminated before completing 5 years of service will be entitled to gratuity since he could not fulfill the 5-year tenure due to termination by the company.
Regards,
Jyoti Negi
Dear Madam,
The Gratuity Act states that a person must work continuously for 5 years and complete 240 days each year. If the individual has not completed 5 years and 240 days each year, then they are not eligible for gratuity even if their services are terminated.
I hope this helps.
Best regards,
[Your Name]
From United States, New York
Dear Madam,
The Gratuity Act states that a person has to work continuously for 5 years and complete 240 days each year. If a person has not completed 5 years of service and has not completed 240 days of work each year, then they are not eligible for gratuity even if their services are terminated.
From United States, New York
The Gratuity Act states that a person has to work continuously for 5 years and complete 240 days each year. If a person has not completed 5 years of service and has not completed 240 days of work each year, then they are not eligible for gratuity even if their services are terminated.
From United States, New York
Dear Jyothi,
Although the Payment of Gratuity Act states that an employee becomes eligible for gratuity only after completing five years of continuous service, there have been judgments allowing gratuity for employees who have completed four years and 240 days in the fifth year. If your employee has met this criterion of four years and 240 days in the fifth year, they are entitled to claim gratuity.
"Continuous service" for gratuity purposes refers to a total of 240 working days in a 12-month period for employees above ground and 190 days in a 12-month period for employees below ground (mines).
Regards,
Madhu.T.K
From India, Kannur
Although the Payment of Gratuity Act states that an employee becomes eligible for gratuity only after completing five years of continuous service, there have been judgments allowing gratuity for employees who have completed four years and 240 days in the fifth year. If your employee has met this criterion of four years and 240 days in the fifth year, they are entitled to claim gratuity.
"Continuous service" for gratuity purposes refers to a total of 240 working days in a 12-month period for employees above ground and 190 days in a 12-month period for employees below ground (mines).
Regards,
Madhu.T.K
From India, Kannur
Dear Jyoti,
I completely agree with Mr. Madhu T.K. According to your posted question, he can claim gratuity because the company terminated their employee. Please check that he has been present for 240 days in a period of 12 months, and the same continues for four years.
Amit Sharma
Asst. Manager
HR & Compliance
Ph: 09729355041
From India, Delhi
I completely agree with Mr. Madhu T.K. According to your posted question, he can claim gratuity because the company terminated their employee. Please check that he has been present for 240 days in a period of 12 months, and the same continues for four years.
Amit Sharma
Asst. Manager
HR & Compliance
Ph: 09729355041
From India, Delhi
Dear Mr Madhu Will you pls give us the judgement details, allowing gratuity to employees who have completed four years and 240 days in the fifth year. It would be quite elaborative. Regards Suresh
From India, Hyderabad
From India, Hyderabad
Hi Please check whether this person has completed 240 days in the 5th year or not. He is eligible for gratuity for 5 years, if he has completed 240 days of service in the 5th year. Srinivas
From Germany
From Germany
Hi, if the employee didn’t completed the five years of the service he is not entitle for the payment of gratuity. thanks & regards sumit kumar saxena, 9899669071, 0120-4131277
From India, Ghaziabad
From India, Ghaziabad
Please find the judgment attached.
The gratuity is calculated on the basis of the number of years of service, and it will be equal to 15 days' salary (Basic + DA) last drawn for every completed year of service. If there is a fraction of a year of more than six months, the same shall be treated as one year, and any fraction less than six months shall be ignored. For determining the daily average of salary, the monthly salary shall be divided by 26. The maximum gratuity payable as per the Payment of Gratuity Act is Rs 3,50,000. This limit is under revision.
Regards,
Madhu.T.K
From India, Kannur
The gratuity is calculated on the basis of the number of years of service, and it will be equal to 15 days' salary (Basic + DA) last drawn for every completed year of service. If there is a fraction of a year of more than six months, the same shall be treated as one year, and any fraction less than six months shall be ignored. For determining the daily average of salary, the monthly salary shall be divided by 26. The maximum gratuity payable as per the Payment of Gratuity Act is Rs 3,50,000. This limit is under revision.
Regards,
Madhu.T.K
From India, Kannur
It is Basic Pay + DA. Example: Basic pay: 5000 DA: 2000 Total: 7000 Length of Service: 7 years. The formula is last Drawn Wages/26*15*years of service. In the above example, Gratuity will be calculated as under: 7000/26*15*7 = Rs.28, 269/-. The maximum limit for payment of Gratuity is fixed at Rs.3.5 lacs. Hope this answers your query. Cheers!!! Vasant Nair
From India, Mumbai
From India, Mumbai
Hi ,
Please note that the person will not be eligible to avail gratuity since he has not completed 5 years of continous service. Even if he did , when person is terminated the employer has the right to forfeit his gratuity wholly or partially .
The respective sections are given below.
Section: 4
Payment of gratuity.
(1) Gratuity shall be payable to an employee on the termination of his employment after he has rendered continuous service for not less than five years, -
(a) on his superannuation, or
(b) on his retirement or resignation, or
(c) on his death or disablement due to accident or disease:
6) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), -
(a) the gratuity of an employee, whose services have been terminated for any act, wilful omission or negligence causing any damage or loss to, or destruction of, property belonging to the employer, shall be forfeited to the extent of the damage or loss so caused.
(b) the gratuity payable to an employee may be wholly or partially forfeited]¬ -
(i) if the services of such employee have been terminated for his riotous or disorderly conduct or any other act of violence on his part, or
(ii) if the services of such employee have been terminated for any act which constitutes an offence involving moral turpitude, provided that such offence is committed by him in the course of his employment.
Hope this helps
Kirti
From India, Bangalore
Please note that the person will not be eligible to avail gratuity since he has not completed 5 years of continous service. Even if he did , when person is terminated the employer has the right to forfeit his gratuity wholly or partially .
The respective sections are given below.
Section: 4
Payment of gratuity.
(1) Gratuity shall be payable to an employee on the termination of his employment after he has rendered continuous service for not less than five years, -
(a) on his superannuation, or
(b) on his retirement or resignation, or
(c) on his death or disablement due to accident or disease:
6) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), -
(a) the gratuity of an employee, whose services have been terminated for any act, wilful omission or negligence causing any damage or loss to, or destruction of, property belonging to the employer, shall be forfeited to the extent of the damage or loss so caused.
(b) the gratuity payable to an employee may be wholly or partially forfeited]¬ -
(i) if the services of such employee have been terminated for his riotous or disorderly conduct or any other act of violence on his part, or
(ii) if the services of such employee have been terminated for any act which constitutes an offence involving moral turpitude, provided that such offence is committed by him in the course of his employment.
Hope this helps
Kirti
From India, Bangalore
Please clarify whether gratuity is payable in the following case:
First Year - 240 days completed
Second Year - 240 days completed
Third year - 240 days NOT completed
Fourth year - 240 days completed
Fifth year - 240 days completed
Sixth year - 240 days completed
From India, Pune
First Year - 240 days completed
Second Year - 240 days completed
Third year - 240 days NOT completed
Fourth year - 240 days completed
Fifth year - 240 days completed
Sixth year - 240 days completed
From India, Pune
Dear all,
I learned the Gratuity calculation from one of our Cite HR friends, so I'm just explaining that again. "Gratuity is paid for Good Gratitude."
1. If an employee has completed 5 years of continuous service in an establishment, he is eligible for Gratuity.
2. Entitlement - 15 days' salary for each completed year of service or part thereof.
3. Salary = Basic Salary + D.A.
4. As per the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, the amount of gratuity should be calculated as follows:
Formula: Salary x number of completed years of service x 15/26
For example:
Salary = Rs. 5000 (Basic + D.A.)
Period of service: 6 years 6 months 15 days
Completed years of service: 7 years
Gratuity = Rs. 5000 x 7 x 15/26 = Rs. 20,192/
Thank you.
From India, Cuttack
I learned the Gratuity calculation from one of our Cite HR friends, so I'm just explaining that again. "Gratuity is paid for Good Gratitude."
1. If an employee has completed 5 years of continuous service in an establishment, he is eligible for Gratuity.
2. Entitlement - 15 days' salary for each completed year of service or part thereof.
3. Salary = Basic Salary + D.A.
4. As per the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, the amount of gratuity should be calculated as follows:
Formula: Salary x number of completed years of service x 15/26
For example:
Salary = Rs. 5000 (Basic + D.A.)
Period of service: 6 years 6 months 15 days
Completed years of service: 7 years
Gratuity = Rs. 5000 x 7 x 15/26 = Rs. 20,192/
Thank you.
From India, Cuttack
Dear Kirti,
Forfeiture of gratuity is possible only when an employee is dismissed from service for gross negligence or for such gross misconduct involving moral turpitude. Though the terminology used in the Payment of Gratuity Act is termination, an employee does not become ineligible for gratuity if his service is terminated for any other reasons as provided in the Act, like causing damage to property, severe misconduct, etc.
Regards,
Madhu T.K
From India, Kannur
Forfeiture of gratuity is possible only when an employee is dismissed from service for gross negligence or for such gross misconduct involving moral turpitude. Though the terminology used in the Payment of Gratuity Act is termination, an employee does not become ineligible for gratuity if his service is terminated for any other reasons as provided in the Act, like causing damage to property, severe misconduct, etc.
Regards,
Madhu T.K
From India, Kannur
Sir, the attached file is corrupted can u send the file again. Regards Anshu Kumari HR Executive
From India, Gurgaon
From India, Gurgaon
Gratuity will be given to the persons who completed 5 yrs of service,besides he/she should work for at least 240 days(190 days in case of working below ground) in each year.
From India, Hyderabad
From India, Hyderabad
Hi, first of all, continuous service of 5 years is a must for gratuity.
Secondly, regarding Madhu's opinion, I would like to mention that in a particular case, the Madras High Court has held that an employee, regarding continuous service for a period of 240 days in a year, is deemed to have continuous service for 1 year as stipulated by Section 2A of the Act. However, the High Court distinguished the earlier ruling of the Andhra Pradesh High Court where it was held that an employee who has worked for 4 years, 11 months, and 10 days, without completing 5 years of service, will not be entitled to gratuity. For reference, please see Mettur Beardsell Ltd Vs Regional Labour Commissioner, Madras, 1998 LLR 1072.
Experts, I need your opinion.
Ratikanta Rath (HR Manager)
From India, Angul
Secondly, regarding Madhu's opinion, I would like to mention that in a particular case, the Madras High Court has held that an employee, regarding continuous service for a period of 240 days in a year, is deemed to have continuous service for 1 year as stipulated by Section 2A of the Act. However, the High Court distinguished the earlier ruling of the Andhra Pradesh High Court where it was held that an employee who has worked for 4 years, 11 months, and 10 days, without completing 5 years of service, will not be entitled to gratuity. For reference, please see Mettur Beardsell Ltd Vs Regional Labour Commissioner, Madras, 1998 LLR 1072.
Experts, I need your opinion.
Ratikanta Rath (HR Manager)
From India, Angul
Dear Jyoti,
As per The Gratuity Act, any person who dies before completing his 5-year tenure with a company, his nominee is entitled to receive the gratuity. However, in the case of termination before 5 years, he will not be entitled to gratuity.
Best Regards,
Shikha Agarwal
From India, Bangalore
As per The Gratuity Act, any person who dies before completing his 5-year tenure with a company, his nominee is entitled to receive the gratuity. However, in the case of termination before 5 years, he will not be entitled to gratuity.
Best Regards,
Shikha Agarwal
From India, Bangalore
Gratuity can not be paid to a person, who is terminated before five years of continuous service. Gratuity is gratification, not award.
From India, Surat
From India, Surat
Hi, Madhu T.K . is abslutely correct ,if he has completed 240 days in fifth year he eligible for gratuity.
From United States, Chicago
From United States, Chicago
The formula for calculation of Gratuity is Basic salary + DA * 15 DAYS * No.of years of service/26 days regards prakash
From India, Madras
From India, Madras
Please verify the following:
In the third year that the employee did NOT complete 240 days of continuous employment, was the shortfall due to reasons which amount to a break in service? In this case, yes, he would be entitled to Gratuity after all, he has completed more than five years of employment.
Vasant Nair
From India, Mumbai
In the third year that the employee did NOT complete 240 days of continuous employment, was the shortfall due to reasons which amount to a break in service? In this case, yes, he would be entitled to Gratuity after all, he has completed more than five years of employment.
Vasant Nair
From India, Mumbai
Hi,
Gratuity is payable on rendering continuous service not less than five years. – Sec.4(1)
The provisions of this sec. must be read with Sec2-A(2.a-ii) , which reads as follows:-
Where an employee(………………..)is not in cont. service…………………….for any period of one year or six months, he shall be deemed to be in cont. service under the employer –
a) for the said period of one year ,…………………………………..,has actually worked under the employer for not less than –
i)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……
ii) two hundred and forty days , in any other case.
Conclusion : an employee rendering cont. service of 4 years and 11 months is entitled for Gratuity.
Case Law : This interpretation finds support in the following judgement.
Gist : In this case , the employee has served for 4yrs , 10 months and 18 days, which is definitely more than 240 days, He has ,therefore, put in 5 years service and is entitled to Gratuity.
- Mettur Breadsell Ltd. V. Reg. Lab. Com. , 1998(3) LLN 414 (Madras H.C.)
I.N.JHA
Gratuity is payable on rendering continuous service not less than five years. – Sec.4(1)
The provisions of this sec. must be read with Sec2-A(2.a-ii) , which reads as follows:-
Where an employee(………………..)is not in cont. service…………………….for any period of one year or six months, he shall be deemed to be in cont. service under the employer –
a) for the said period of one year ,…………………………………..,has actually worked under the employer for not less than –
i)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……
ii) two hundred and forty days , in any other case.
Conclusion : an employee rendering cont. service of 4 years and 11 months is entitled for Gratuity.
Case Law : This interpretation finds support in the following judgement.
Gist : In this case , the employee has served for 4yrs , 10 months and 18 days, which is definitely more than 240 days, He has ,therefore, put in 5 years service and is entitled to Gratuity.
- Mettur Breadsell Ltd. V. Reg. Lab. Com. , 1998(3) LLN 414 (Madras H.C.)
I.N.JHA
formula for Gratutiy is: Last drawn Basic * 15/26 * No. Of Years of Service. Some companies pay gratuity on the basis of 30 days instead of 15. it depends from company to company. Shikha
From India, Bangalore
From India, Bangalore
he will not eligible for gratuity because he haven’t complete 5 years continous service. Regards Charvaka Reddy
From India, Hyderabad
From India, Hyderabad
Dear All, Don’t Confusion, Read the below attachment which clear all doubts. Thanks Amit sharma
From India, Delhi
From India, Delhi
Hi, Greetings of the Day! please advise that the latest limit of Gratuity. Sher Singh(HR) 9891758004.
From India, New Delhi
From India, New Delhi
Dear All, Gratuity Calculation = {Lastdrawn(Basic+DA)*15*No.of years}/26 26 - no.of working days in a month 15 days after compeltion year of service Regards Charvaka Reddy
From India, Hyderabad
From India, Hyderabad
If the employees salary is structured in a CTC format what is the criteria of Gratuity payment, if the employee is terminated before compleeting 5 years? Would like to know the answer.
From India, Surat
From India, Surat
Dear,
Gratuity is payable on actual Basic Wage & DA only. If the services are terminated before completion of five years, then in that case, no gratuity shall be payable.
With Regards,
R.N.Khola
From India, Delhi
Gratuity is payable on actual Basic Wage & DA only. If the services are terminated before completion of five years, then in that case, no gratuity shall be payable.
With Regards,
R.N.Khola
From India, Delhi
Dear,
Under the Payment of Gratuity (PG) Act, 1972, the maximum limit for the payment of gratuity is Rs. 3.5 Lakhs.
With Regards,
R.N. Khola
From India, Delhi
Under the Payment of Gratuity (PG) Act, 1972, the maximum limit for the payment of gratuity is Rs. 3.5 Lakhs.
With Regards,
R.N. Khola
From India, Delhi
Dear Vinodji,
The CTC concept is not a legally recognized pattern of compensation fixing. As I understand it, CTC is prevalent only in new generation establishments as a way to 'attract' human resources. If gratuity is shown as a deduction from the total package under CTC, that, in itself, is incorrect. If an employee demands that any deduction made by the company from their salary should be returned to them, then the company would be obligated to do so. This is because any deduction not authorized under section 7 of the Payment of Wages Act is illegal, and gratuity is not a permissible deduction under section 7 of the said Act, like EPF or ESI.
Regards,
Madhu.T.K
From India, Kannur
The CTC concept is not a legally recognized pattern of compensation fixing. As I understand it, CTC is prevalent only in new generation establishments as a way to 'attract' human resources. If gratuity is shown as a deduction from the total package under CTC, that, in itself, is incorrect. If an employee demands that any deduction made by the company from their salary should be returned to them, then the company would be obligated to do so. This is because any deduction not authorized under section 7 of the Payment of Wages Act is illegal, and gratuity is not a permissible deduction under section 7 of the said Act, like EPF or ESI.
Regards,
Madhu.T.K
From India, Kannur
Please tell me if any company terminate the employee , can in such condition the employee claim the gratuity
From India, New Delhi
From India, New Delhi
what is the minimum no. of Emp in any organization so that they have an ambulance according to factory act.
From India, New Delhi
From India, New Delhi
If termination is due to misconduct of Moral turpitude or riotous behaviour causing loss or damage to the property, Gratuity can be forefieted even if he has completed the required service. agdesai
From India, Madras
From India, Madras
Dear all,
Greetings,
Please advise if a person who has been terminated before completing 5 years of service will be entitled to gratuity, as they could not fulfill the 5-year tenure due to termination by the company.
Regards,
Jyoti Negi
Dear friend,
There is a clause in the Gratuity Act of 1972 that mandates 5 years of service to be eligible for gratuity. Regardless of circumstances, this requirement is non-negotiable. However, if the individual passes away before completing 5 years of service, they or their beneficiaries are eligible for gratuity. In cases where there has been misconduct such as theft or other negative incidents in the individual's career, management may be exempt from providing gratuity.
For any queries related to labor laws or HR, please feel free to share your knowledge.
Srinu
HR, VIZAG
09966003365
Email: srinupms@gmail.com
From India, Visakhapatnam
Greetings,
Please advise if a person who has been terminated before completing 5 years of service will be entitled to gratuity, as they could not fulfill the 5-year tenure due to termination by the company.
Regards,
Jyoti Negi
Dear friend,
There is a clause in the Gratuity Act of 1972 that mandates 5 years of service to be eligible for gratuity. Regardless of circumstances, this requirement is non-negotiable. However, if the individual passes away before completing 5 years of service, they or their beneficiaries are eligible for gratuity. In cases where there has been misconduct such as theft or other negative incidents in the individual's career, management may be exempt from providing gratuity.
For any queries related to labor laws or HR, please feel free to share your knowledge.
Srinu
HR, VIZAG
09966003365
Email: srinupms@gmail.com
From India, Visakhapatnam
Dear,
Please post your query on a different thread as this is the thread relating to the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972.
With Regards, R.N.Khola
From India, Delhi
Please post your query on a different thread as this is the thread relating to the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972.
With Regards, R.N.Khola
From India, Delhi
hi jyoti, if the emplyee is dismissed on grounds of theft,missappropiation of company’s fund or riotous or disorderly behaviour then he might not get his gratuity.
From India, Calcutta
From India, Calcutta
Hi Jyoti, As per my views, he wouldnt be entitled for theis benefit because an individual needs to complete 5 yrs of serivce then, only he/she can claim for this benefit.
From India, Bangalore
From India, Bangalore
Dear friend,
Here, I will provide a formula for the calculation of gratuity with an example. The data of the employee's service are as follows: total salary = 30000, basic + DA = 14300, total service = 8 years.
According to the Payment of Gratuity Act 1972, the formula states that the last month drawn salary (basic + D.A) / 26 X 15 X Number of years of service rendered.
Applying the formula, we get: 14300 / 26 X 15 X 8 = 66000.
If you have any doubts regarding this calculation, please feel free to share them with me.
Email: srinupms@gmail.com
Phone: 09966003365
Best regards,
SRINU DARA
HR, SEIL, VIZAG
From India, Visakhapatnam
Here, I will provide a formula for the calculation of gratuity with an example. The data of the employee's service are as follows: total salary = 30000, basic + DA = 14300, total service = 8 years.
According to the Payment of Gratuity Act 1972, the formula states that the last month drawn salary (basic + D.A) / 26 X 15 X Number of years of service rendered.
Applying the formula, we get: 14300 / 26 X 15 X 8 = 66000.
If you have any doubts regarding this calculation, please feel free to share them with me.
Email: srinupms@gmail.com
Phone: 09966003365
Best regards,
SRINU DARA
HR, SEIL, VIZAG
From India, Visakhapatnam
Dear Vikram, Greetings for the day, 500 employees for having ambulance facility in a factory. sumit kumar saxena, 9899669071, 0120-4131277
From India, Ghaziabad
From India, Ghaziabad
Dear Yash,
Greetings for the day,
Earned leave will be calculated on working days, i.e., by 26 when the month has 30 or 31 days, and also by 24 when the month has 28 or 29 days.
Thanks & regards,
From,
Sumit Kumar Saxena,
9899669071, 0120-4131277
From India, Ghaziabad
Greetings for the day,
Earned leave will be calculated on working days, i.e., by 26 when the month has 30 or 31 days, and also by 24 when the month has 28 or 29 days.
Thanks & regards,
From,
Sumit Kumar Saxena,
9899669071, 0120-4131277
From India, Ghaziabad
formula for calculation of gratuity will be : last drawn salary (basic+da)* year of service* 15 / 26, thanks & regards, from, sumit kumar saxena, 9899669071, 0120-4131277
From India, Ghaziabad
From India, Ghaziabad
Dear Dileep,
Any act, including the Payment of Gratuity Act, is meant for employees working in an establishment. These acts do not have anything to do with how the management of the establishment is constituted, such as a Private Limited Company, Public Limited Company, Partnership, or Proprietary kind of management. Therefore, all the provisions of the Payment of Gratuity Act are applicable to an establishment run by a sole proprietor.
Regards,
Madhu.T.K
From India, Kannur
Any act, including the Payment of Gratuity Act, is meant for employees working in an establishment. These acts do not have anything to do with how the management of the establishment is constituted, such as a Private Limited Company, Public Limited Company, Partnership, or Proprietary kind of management. Therefore, all the provisions of the Payment of Gratuity Act are applicable to an establishment run by a sole proprietor.
Regards,
Madhu.T.K
From India, Kannur
Employee has to complete 4 years and 240 days in the 5th year.
OR
240 X 5 Days (Excluding LWP Days)
The Calculation Rules are:
- 5 years (Gratuity per year): (50% of Last drawn Basic + DA) / 26
- 6 - 15 years (Gratuity per year): (75% of Last Drawn Basic + DA) / 26
- More than 15 years: (100% of Last Drawn Basic + DA) / 26
OR
240 X 5 Days (Excluding LWP Days)
The Calculation Rules are:
- 5 years (Gratuity per year): (50% of Last drawn Basic + DA) / 26
- 6 - 15 years (Gratuity per year): (75% of Last Drawn Basic + DA) / 26
- More than 15 years: (100% of Last Drawn Basic + DA) / 26
Dear Plz let us know which of the Gratuity Act & Rules allows such type of benefits for the information of the Cite HR members.
From India, Delhi
From India, Delhi
Vbagderi's calculation of gratuity is wrong. I think there may be some formula being practiced in his establishment, and the poor employees have been accepting it as such. As per his method of calculation, the maximum gratuity will be one day's salary! The method of calculation already posted, i.e., last drawn salary divided by 26, multiplied by 15, and then multiplied by the number of years of service, will stand.
Regards,
Madhu.T.K
From India, Kannur
Regards,
Madhu.T.K
From India, Kannur
The question is whether an employee whose services are terminated by the employer before completing 5 years is entitled to receive/claim gratuity. The word "Termination" and the circumstances warranting such a "Termination" are important. As per the Gratuity Act, 1972 (Section 4 (6)), the gratuity payable to an employee may be wholly or partially forfeited for two reasons: if the employee has been terminated for (i) riotous or disorderly conduct or act of violence on his part; or (ii) on grounds of moral turpitude during the course of employment.
In the normal case, prior to termination of services, if the employer has gone through the prescribed processes of termination, and the misconduct is proved to be one of the above two grounds, then the employer is well within his right to forfeit Gratuity and not pay it.
This condition is applicable even for those who have put in more than 5 years of service or even say 30 years of service!
However, for those who are terminated well before a person technically qualifies for gratuity by putting in 4 years of service plus 240 days in the fifth year, the claim has to be made only through due process of law, establishing that the termination was due to a malafide intention, not attributable to any of the above two grounds for termination, and that the termination was done with an ulterior motive of evading payment of Gratuity. However, may I caution that this is a long-drawn process for both the affected employee and the Company. It would be wise to avoid such a situation on both sides.
EIRVALSA
From India, Madras
In the normal case, prior to termination of services, if the employer has gone through the prescribed processes of termination, and the misconduct is proved to be one of the above two grounds, then the employer is well within his right to forfeit Gratuity and not pay it.
This condition is applicable even for those who have put in more than 5 years of service or even say 30 years of service!
However, for those who are terminated well before a person technically qualifies for gratuity by putting in 4 years of service plus 240 days in the fifth year, the claim has to be made only through due process of law, establishing that the termination was due to a malafide intention, not attributable to any of the above two grounds for termination, and that the termination was done with an ulterior motive of evading payment of Gratuity. However, may I caution that this is a long-drawn process for both the affected employee and the Company. It would be wise to avoid such a situation on both sides.
EIRVALSA
From India, Madras
Rather than creating confusion, it is well understood by all that payment of gratuity is only possible after completion of 5 years of service. As far as the above employee is concerned, he has only completed 4 years of service before being terminated. Regarding his compensation, please refer to the Industrial Disputes Act of 1947 to determine if compensation includes gratuity or not.
Thanks & regards,
Sumit Kumar Saxena
From India, Ghaziabad
Thanks & regards,
Sumit Kumar Saxena
From India, Ghaziabad
According to the Factories Act, 1948, 250 workers are necessary to have an ambulance, and if there are more than 500 workers, the principal employer shall constitute an ambulance room. If you have further doubts regarding the act, please go through the Factories Act, 1948, in the health measures sections from 11 to 20 and welfare measures sections 42 to 49 of the above act.
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SRINU DARA, HR, SEIL

09966003365.
From India, Visakhapatnam
WITH BEST WISHES
SRINU DARA, HR, SEIL
09966003365.
From India, Visakhapatnam
Hi Madhu T K,
I agree with your statement and would appreciate it if you could provide me with the court judgment of such cases, because, in general, it is not applicable unless a person approaches the court. The fact is, first, one has to complete the 5th year and then 240 days each year. If both statements are satisfied, then one can receive the same. I know that a few court cases are still pending in Tamil Nadu court, but I am not aware of their judgments. If you have the judgment, you can share it with us; otherwise, it's very difficult to go along with you, at least at this stage.
Regards,
Arun
From India, Delhi
I agree with your statement and would appreciate it if you could provide me with the court judgment of such cases, because, in general, it is not applicable unless a person approaches the court. The fact is, first, one has to complete the 5th year and then 240 days each year. If both statements are satisfied, then one can receive the same. I know that a few court cases are still pending in Tamil Nadu court, but I am not aware of their judgments. If you have the judgment, you can share it with us; otherwise, it's very difficult to go along with you, at least at this stage.
Regards,
Arun
From India, Delhi
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