How Many Day Medical Leave

Hi all,

An employee's medical leave duration depends on the legitimate medical condition they are experiencing. It is essential to provide authentic medical reports to support the need for the leave. Falsifying medical records is unethical and can have serious consequences.

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This question can only be answered with reference to the industrial establishment in which the employee is employed and its leave regulations. As far as I know, generally, there is no such category as "medical leave" in the Labour Laws. But it may find its place in the leave provisions of any industrial establishment as an additional leave benefit, as in the case of unearned leave on medical grounds available to Central and State Govt. employees.

However, in the absence of any sufficient leave in his/her credit and a long spell of leave is required for genuine medical reasons, an employee can apply for leave on loss of wages on medical grounds supported by a certificate issued by any registered medical practitioner to avoid a break in the continuity of service.

If the employer has any doubt regarding the authenticity of the medical certificate furnished by the employee, he can refer the employee for a Medical Board's examination.