Here is a snapshot of various leave rules as per the Sikkim Shops & Establishments Act.
Item | Qty | Remarks |
Annual / Privileged / Earned Leave (AL/PL/EL) | 20 days | After 12 months of continuous service |
Casual Leave (CL) | 12 days | |
Sick Leave (SL) | 12 days | |
Maximum AL/PL that can be carried forward | 60 Days | |
Working hours in a day | 9 | |
Total hours in a week | 48 | |
Rest Interval | 1 hour | Rest after 5 hours of work |
Sikkim is a state in northeastern India. It borders the Tibet Autonomous Region of China in the north and northeast, Bhutan in the east, Nepal in the west, and West Bengal in the south. Sikkim is also close to India's Siliguri Corridor near Bangladesh. Sikkim is the least populous and second smallest among the Indian states. A part of the Eastern Himalaya, Sikkim is notable for its biodiversity, including alpine and subtropical climates, as well as being a host to Kangchenjunga, the highest peak in India and third highest on Earth.Sikkim's capital and largest city is Gangtok. Almost 35% of the state is covered by the Khangchendzonga National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.