What you'll learn
- Country Introduction
- Tax Breakdown for Employers
- Statutory Leave Laws
- Minimum Wage and Working Hours
- Termination Process
- Additional Information
India is a country in south Asia with the 2nd-largest population in the world. It is bordered by Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. India is a multilingual and multi-ethnic country with a fast-growing major economy, hub for IT services, and biodiverse landscape.
Paid Leave and Statutory Leave
Parental Leave
Pregnant mothers are entitled to paid maternity leave for 26 weeks, paid at 100% of the salary. For any children born after the first 2, maternity leave decreases to 12 weeks. Government workers are entitled to 15 days of paid paternity leave, but there is no statutory paternity leave for other sectors.
Sick Leave
Employees in India who have been employed for at least 3 months can receive 15 days of paid sick leave each year as long as they provide medical proof within 48 hours of the first day of the leave. This leave is paid at 70% of the regular salary.
Paid Leave
India has 14 public holidays, and employees are also entitled to at least 15 days of paid time off each year (after completing 240 days at their company). Most employers offer some extra days of paid time off in their contracts.
Wage Requirements and Working Hours
The minimum wage varies with between each state, but can be no lower than INR 178 per day. The average workweek in India is 48 hours per week at 9 hours per day. Overtime work is regulated by employment contracts and usually paid at 200% of the regular rate.
Termination Process
Process
Notice periods are required for termination unless the employer can provide just cause for dismissal without notice — usually due to misconduct, disobedience, neglect of duties, or absence without permission.
Notice Period
The notice period in India is usually at least 30 days, but depends on the state the employee is in.
Severance Pay
Severance pay depends on the terms of the employment contract, the role of the employee, and the reason for termination — usually between 15 days and 6 months of wages.
Additional Information
The 13th month salary bonus is usually mandatory in India, paid as a portion of the annual salary before the end of the year. India introduced a new tax regime in recent years that eliminated many tax exemptions, but also offered lower tax rates. Employees can decide which system they want to follow.
★ 12% - Employee’s Provident Fund & Pension Scheme
★ 4.75% - State Insurance
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