Hello All, Being a HR, Little confused between the management's decision and the Employees'.
Many of the employees are applying for leave on the occasion of the Holi Festival i.e 8 March 2023.
We are Having off on the occasion of Holi (8th March 2023) but not on 7th March nonetheless, Employees are applying for leave on 7th March .
So according to the Sandwich Policy should we merge both day 7th and 8th March. In the contrary of any public Holiday fall between these days.
Thanks in advance. Please provide your valuable feedback.
From India, Coimbatore
Many of the employees are applying for leave on the occasion of the Holi Festival i.e 8 March 2023.
We are Having off on the occasion of Holi (8th March 2023) but not on 7th March nonetheless, Employees are applying for leave on 7th March .
So according to the Sandwich Policy should we merge both day 7th and 8th March. In the contrary of any public Holiday fall between these days.
Thanks in advance. Please provide your valuable feedback.
From India, Coimbatore
Sandwich leave is purely an internal policy. If you are a factory and you are following the leaves as per Factories Act, then no kind of sandwiching is permissible. Even the Shops Act is silent about sandwiching. However, when you have a leave policy which gives the employees better leave benefits than what is provided under the Acts applicable, then you can include sandwiching.
Under sandwich policy, the holiday intervening two holidays will be lost as sandwiched. That means, if the holiday falls on 8th March, and an employee takes leave on 7th as well as 9th, then the holiday of 8th will be lost. At the same time, if the employee takes leave on 7th but presents in the office on 9th, then no way the holiday of 8th will be lost as sandwiched leave.
From India, Kannur
4249Under sandwich policy, the holiday intervening two holidays will be lost as sandwiched. That means, if the holiday falls on 8th March, and an employee takes leave on 7th as well as 9th, then the holiday of 8th will be lost. At the same time, if the employee takes leave on 7th but presents in the office on 9th, then no way the holiday of 8th will be lost as sandwiched leave.
From India, Kannur
Instead of taking decisions on case to case basis, settle the policy in this regard. The aforesaid guideline given by the learned senior could be the rule for this. Consider making the rule more liberal.
From India, Mumbai
From India, Mumbai
In your case, since Holi falls on 8th March 2023, the Sandwich Policy would only be applicable if there is a public holiday between 7th and 8th March 2023. If there is no public holiday, then the Sandwich Policy cannot be applied, and employees would have to take leave on 7th March 2023 separately.
However, you also mentioned that many employees are applying for leave on 7th March. It is essential to consider the reasons for their leave requests and whether the organization can manage their absence without significant disruption to its operations. Additionally, the organization's policies on leave approval and employee welfare should also be taken into account when making the decision.
In conclusion, you should review your organization's policies and guidelines and assess the situation based on the specific circumstances of your organization. You may also consult with the management and HR team to determine the best course of action that balances the needs of the employees and the organization.
From India, Noida
However, you also mentioned that many employees are applying for leave on 7th March. It is essential to consider the reasons for their leave requests and whether the organization can manage their absence without significant disruption to its operations. Additionally, the organization's policies on leave approval and employee welfare should also be taken into account when making the decision.
In conclusion, you should review your organization's policies and guidelines and assess the situation based on the specific circumstances of your organization. You may also consult with the management and HR team to determine the best course of action that balances the needs of the employees and the organization.
From India, Noida
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