🏢 1. PurposeThis policy outlines the types of leave available to employees of Bluestate Media OPC Pvt. Ltd., the eligibility criteria, the procedures for availing leave, and the approval process. It ensures fair work-life balance, employee well-being, and business continuity.—👩‍💼 2. ApplicabilityThis policy applies to all full-time, part-time, remote, and contractual employees of Bluestate Media, unless otherwise stated in their employment agreement.—📅 3. Types of Leave & EntitlementType of Leave Annual Entitlement Eligibility Paid Carry Forward NotesCasual Leave (CL) 6 days/year All employees Yes No For personal or urgent mattersSick Leave (SL) 6 days/year All employees Yes Yes (max 6 days) Medical certificate required for 2+ daysEarned Leave (EL) 12 days/year After 6 months Yes Yes (max 24 days) Can be encashed/availed with 7-day prior noticePublic Holidays 10-12 days/year All employees Yes Not Applicable Follows Andhra Pradesh gazette holidaysComp Off As applicable Based on prior approval Yes Within 60 days For working on weekends/holidaysMaternity Leave 26 weeks (as per law) Female employees Yes No Only for confirmed employees; Govt. rule appliesPaternity Leave 5 days Male employees Yes No Within 1 month of childbirthBereavement Leave 3 days All employees Yes No Immediate family onlyUnpaid Leave (LOP) Case-by-case basis All employees No No Beyond paid leave balance—📝 4. Leave Application Process1. Leave must be applied via [Leave Management Tool / Google Form / Email] at least:CL/EL – 2 days in advanceSL – Within 24 hours (retrospective approval allowed for emergencies)Maternity/Paternity/Bereavement – With supporting documents where applicable2. Approval is subject to manager’s discretion based on workload and availability.3. Absenteeism without intimation for more than 2 days will be treated as misconduct.—📌 5. General RulesLeaves are calculated on a calendar year basis (Jan–Dec).Probationary employees are eligible for CL and SL on a pro-rata basis; EL after 6 months.Half-day leave is allowed (except for Maternity/Paternity).Leave encashment is applicable only for EL during exit or year-end, as per policy.LOP Days will reflect in payroll and may impact attendance-linked performance reviews.—⚖️ 6. Compliance & ExceptionsThis policy is compliant with Indian Labour Law and IT/ITES standards.Any exception must be approved by HR + Reporting Manager + CEO jointly.—🔁 7. Review & UpdatesThis policy shall be reviewed annually or in case of any regulatory change, and the updated version shall be circulated to all employees.—Prepared By: Teja Narraa – HR & Project ManagerApproved By: Suren Chemudugunta – Founder & CEOFor any clarifications, write to hr@bluestatemedia.in