Leave Policy Generator — Free, for Indian Businesses
In brief
Fill in 6 fields, click Generate. You get a printable leave policy aligned with Indian labour law (Shops & Establishments Act, Maternity Benefit Act). Save as PDF straight from your browser — nothing is stored on our servers.
An Indian leave policy sets out earned leave (EL), casual leave (CL), sick leave (SL), maternity leave, and the approval workflow for your company. The Shops & Establishments Act in each state prescribes a minimum — Karnataka 12 days EL, Maharashtra 21 after 3 years, Tamil Nadu 12 days. The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 sets maternity leave separately at 26 weeks for the first two surviving children.
This generator produces a printable, statute-aligned policy in 60 seconds, customised to your company name, state, work week, and quotas. Output is PDF via your browser print dialog — nothing leaves your device.
Why we ask for your state
Leave entitlements under the Shops & Establishments Act vary by state. Karnataka mandates 12 days earned leave; Maharashtra requires 21 days after 3 years; Tamil Nadu prescribes 12 days with separate sick and casual quotas. This generator defaults to common SMB practice and flags where the statutory minimum may differ. Confirm against your state's gazette before circulating.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this leave policy legally binding?
The generated document is a template aligned with the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 and typical state Shops and Establishments Act provisions. It becomes binding only once signed by the company and communicated to employees. Have a lawyer or qualified HR advisor review it before circulation — especially if your state has specific amendments.
What is the minimum leave required by law in India?
Most state Shops and Establishments Acts mandate 12 days of earned leave per year after 12 months of service. Some states prescribe 15 days. Casual and sick leave entitlements vary by state and are often 12 days each. Maternity leave is 26 weeks under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 for women with fewer than two surviving children.
Can I modify the policy after download?
Yes. The generated document is editable HTML — open it in Word or Google Docs, edit freely, and circulate. Or change your inputs and regenerate. Nothing is saved on our servers.
Do you support other company sizes beyond SMBs?
The template is calibrated for businesses with 5 to 100 employees. Enterprises with works committees, factories under the Factories Act, or unionised workforces will need clauses beyond what this generator produces.
Does it cover gratuity, PF, or bonus?
No. This is a leave policy only. Gratuity (Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972), PF, and bonus (Payment of Bonus Act, 1965) are typically separate documents or sections of the employee handbook.
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