Can I go head with the following Holiday Calender for this Year - For Pune/Maharastra?
Holiday List for the Year 2007
S.No. Date & Days Holidays’ List
1 1st Jan ( Mon) New Year/ Bakari Id ( Id –Ul -Zua)
2 26th Jan (Fri) Republic Day
3 3rd Mar ( Satur) Holy
4 19th Mar (Mon) Gudi Padwa
5 1st May (Tues) Maharashtra Day/May Day
6 15th Aug (Wed) Independence Day
7 15th Sep ( Satur) Ganesh Chaturathi
8 2nd Oct ( Tues) Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
9 9th Nov ( Fri) Diwali
10 25th Dec ( Tue) Christmas
Holidays fall on Sunday:
1. 4th Mar Holy
2. 4th Oct Ramzan ID
3. 21st Oct Dasara
4. 11th Nov Nutan Varsh/ Diwali Bhaubeej)
We can declare leave later on 26th Sep (wed) Ganesh chaturdashi, 8th Nov (Thurs) Diwali
Pls suggest me.
Regards,
Ramya Shankar
From India, Pune
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1Holiday List for the Year 2007
S.No. Date & Days Holidays’ List
1 1st Jan ( Mon) New Year/ Bakari Id ( Id –Ul -Zua)
2 26th Jan (Fri) Republic Day
3 3rd Mar ( Satur) Holy
4 19th Mar (Mon) Gudi Padwa
5 1st May (Tues) Maharashtra Day/May Day
6 15th Aug (Wed) Independence Day
7 15th Sep ( Satur) Ganesh Chaturathi
8 2nd Oct ( Tues) Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
9 9th Nov ( Fri) Diwali
10 25th Dec ( Tue) Christmas
Holidays fall on Sunday:
1. 4th Mar Holy
2. 4th Oct Ramzan ID
3. 21st Oct Dasara
4. 11th Nov Nutan Varsh/ Diwali Bhaubeej)
We can declare leave later on 26th Sep (wed) Ganesh chaturdashi, 8th Nov (Thurs) Diwali
Pls suggest me.
Regards,
Ramya Shankar
From India, Pune
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Ramya,
Have you checked this list with the list of holidays released by your state? If you find all the holidays you declared are there, then you can go ahead. Will you not be giving any optional holidays? Usually, we have two optional holidays to choose from a list that has to be declared along with the holiday list.
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Praveen
From India
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Have you checked this list with the list of holidays released by your state? If you find all the holidays you declared are there, then you can go ahead. Will you not be giving any optional holidays? Usually, we have two optional holidays to choose from a list that has to be declared along with the holiday list.
Regards,
Praveen
From India
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Mr. Praveen,
Thank you for your response. I have checked the Maharashtra Holiday List, they have declared 18 days leaves. I think the Pvt company can declare 8 days as sufficient as per the Shops Act. The difference between the lists is Moharram, Mahashivratri, Ram Navami, Mahavir Jayanti, Good Friday, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti, Parsi New Year, Guru Nanak Jayanti. The above holidays are not given by me, as I think they are not required.
However, as I am new to Maharashtra, I have no idea which functions are very important. I also do not have any knowledge about the Shops Act of Maharashtra. Please guide me.
Regards,
Ramya Shankar
From India, Pune
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Thank you for your response. I have checked the Maharashtra Holiday List, they have declared 18 days leaves. I think the Pvt company can declare 8 days as sufficient as per the Shops Act. The difference between the lists is Moharram, Mahashivratri, Ram Navami, Mahavir Jayanti, Good Friday, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti, Parsi New Year, Guru Nanak Jayanti. The above holidays are not given by me, as I think they are not required.
However, as I am new to Maharashtra, I have no idea which functions are very important. I also do not have any knowledge about the Shops Act of Maharashtra. Please guide me.
Regards,
Ramya Shankar
From India, Pune
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Dear Ramya,
Please check the previous years' calendar. Check with one or two key people if there were any employee grievances regarding the leave policy implemented last year. If there were any issues, make a decision about this year's leave policy accordingly.
Then release the updated calendar. Remember, the leave policy you establish for your organization should prioritize the needs of your internal employees since ultimately, it is for their benefit that all these efforts are made.
All the best,
Ram Ram
From India, Madras
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Please check the previous years' calendar. Check with one or two key people if there were any employee grievances regarding the leave policy implemented last year. If there were any issues, make a decision about this year's leave policy accordingly.
Then release the updated calendar. Remember, the leave policy you establish for your organization should prioritize the needs of your internal employees since ultimately, it is for their benefit that all these efforts are made.
All the best,
Ram Ram
From India, Madras
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Thank you, Ram. There was no HR previously. I have checked with the Managing Director, and he has approved it. However, we would like to know about the other company declarations as well. There should not be much deviation either in dates or holidays.
Thanks,
Ramya Shankar
From India, Pune
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Thanks,
Ramya Shankar
From India, Pune
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Ramya,
Since you say there was no HR earlier, don't hesitate to check with a couple of employees. In case they suggest something which is value-adding, appreciate them and incorporate it. If they suggest something that you feel might be detrimental to the organization and its activities in some way, politely thank them for their inputs and tell them you will revert back to them.
Handle rejection carefully as the next time you approach them, you might not receive honest information.
All the very best,
Ram Ram
From India, Madras
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Since you say there was no HR earlier, don't hesitate to check with a couple of employees. In case they suggest something which is value-adding, appreciate them and incorporate it. If they suggest something that you feel might be detrimental to the organization and its activities in some way, politely thank them for their inputs and tell them you will revert back to them.
Handle rejection carefully as the next time you approach them, you might not receive honest information.
All the very best,
Ram Ram
From India, Madras
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Hi,
Yes, check with a few old employees (not everyone) and publish. There cannot be a 100% match of leave policy and days among all corporates. Therefore, publish the calendar and kick off the new year with a bang. There should be no issues as long as New Year and Ganesh Chaturthi are included in the leaves.
Cheers!
From India
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Yes, check with a few old employees (not everyone) and publish. There cannot be a 100% match of leave policy and days among all corporates. Therefore, publish the calendar and kick off the new year with a bang. There should be no issues as long as New Year and Ganesh Chaturthi are included in the leaves.
Cheers!
From India
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Hi Ramya,
Following is the holiday list for our Mumbai office, which also applies to Pune:
HOLIDAYS DAY DATE
NEW YEAR DAY MONDAY JAN 01
REPUBLIC DAY FRIDAY JAN 26
MAHASHIVRATRI FRIDAY FEB 16
GUDI PARVA MONDAY MAR 19
GOOD FRIDAY FRIDAY APR 06
MAHARASHTRA DAY TUESDAY MAY 01
BUDH PURNIMA WEDNESDAY MAY 02
INDEPENDENCE DAY WEDNESDAY AUG 15
GANDHI JAYANTI TUESDAY OCT 02
DIWALI FRIDAY NOV 09
CHRISTMAS TUESDAY DEC 25
Hope this is of some help to you.
Regards,
Tania
From India, Gurgaon
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Following is the holiday list for our Mumbai office, which also applies to Pune:
HOLIDAYS DAY DATE
NEW YEAR DAY MONDAY JAN 01
REPUBLIC DAY FRIDAY JAN 26
MAHASHIVRATRI FRIDAY FEB 16
GUDI PARVA MONDAY MAR 19
GOOD FRIDAY FRIDAY APR 06
MAHARASHTRA DAY TUESDAY MAY 01
BUDH PURNIMA WEDNESDAY MAY 02
INDEPENDENCE DAY WEDNESDAY AUG 15
GANDHI JAYANTI TUESDAY OCT 02
DIWALI FRIDAY NOV 09
CHRISTMAS TUESDAY DEC 25
Hope this is of some help to you.
Regards,
Tania
From India, Gurgaon
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Dear Friends,
As per the Calcutta Shops and Establishments Act, there are 5 holidays that are compulsory:
1) 23rd Jan - Netaji's birthday
2) 26th Jan - Republic Day
3) 1st May - Labour Day
4) 15th Aug - Independence Day
5) 2nd Oct - Gandhi Jayanti
Please check the Shops and Establishments Act and consult with your Shops and Establishments inspector to determine the days when offices need to be compulsorily closed in Bombay and Pune.
I would be grateful for your feedback if possible.
Regards
From India, Mumbai
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As per the Calcutta Shops and Establishments Act, there are 5 holidays that are compulsory:
1) 23rd Jan - Netaji's birthday
2) 26th Jan - Republic Day
3) 1st May - Labour Day
4) 15th Aug - Independence Day
5) 2nd Oct - Gandhi Jayanti
Please check the Shops and Establishments Act and consult with your Shops and Establishments inspector to determine the days when offices need to be compulsorily closed in Bombay and Pune.
I would be grateful for your feedback if possible.
Regards
From India, Mumbai
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