Public holidays, state-mandated
Karnataka: 12. Maharashtra: 8. Tamil Nadu: 13. Telangana: 11. Delhi: 12 (variable by year). Each state's mandated list is published annually.
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Each Indian state mandates a specific number of public holidays (typically 10-14) plus statutory leave types under the Shops & Establishments Act of that state. The composition varies: Karnataka mandates 12 holidays plus 18 leave days; Maharashtra mandates 8 holidays plus 21 leave days; Tamil Nadu mandates 13 holidays plus 12 leave days. Versatile holds the registrations and maintains state-specific compliant leave policies for every operating state.
Karnataka: 12. Maharashtra: 8. Tamil Nadu: 13. Telangana: 11. Delhi: 12 (variable by year). Each state's mandated list is published annually.
Short-notice leave for personal needs. Mandated by state Shops & Establishments Act with specific minimums.
For medical illness. Carries forward partly in some states.
Vacation leave that accrues monthly. Encashment rules vary by state.
India Maternity Benefit Act mandates 26 weeks of paid maternity leave. Full backfill cost is absorbed by Versatile during the leave period.
Not statutorily mandated; set by employer policy. Versatile recommends 5-10 days paternity, 3-5 days bereavement to match Indian market norms.
| Item | Versatile handles |
|---|---|
| Karnataka (Bangalore) | 12 holidays + 18 leave days (CL + SL + EL combined) |
| Maharashtra (Mumbai, Pune) | 8 holidays + 21 leave days |
| Tamil Nadu (Chennai) | 13 holidays + 12 leave days |
| Telangana (Hyderabad) | 11 holidays + 14 leave days |
| Delhi NCR (Delhi, Gurugram, Noida) | 12 holidays + 12 leave days (varies by state) |
| Maternity leave | 26 weeks paid (statutory) |
| Paternity leave | 5-10 days (Versatile-recommended) |
State-mandated minimums applied · Versatile leave register maintained · Form 16-traceable
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