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News18
2 days ago
- Health
- News18
Indians Can Take 30-Day Earned Leave To Care For Elderly Parents. What Do Other Countries Offer?
Central government employees can use 30 days of earned leave annually to care for elderly parents, enhancing family balance and mental health Central government employees in India can now utilise their paid leave to care for elderly parents, providing much-needed support for work-life balance. The employees are entitled to up to 30 days of earned leave each year, which can be utilised for personal reasons including caring for elderly parents. This provision is expected to greatly benefit employees who previously found it difficult to balance work and family caregiving responsibilities. It aims to improve family harmony and support mental well-being. Importantly, this is not a new category of 'special leave' but part of the existing earned leave under the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, now specifically permitted for such purposes. In addition to earned leave, central government employees are entitled to: Union Minister of State for Personnel, Dr Jitendra Singh, recently confirmed this provision in the Rajya Sabha. His statement responded to an inquiry regarding whether government employees could take leave to care for elderly parents. Comparative Leave Provisions Across Countries Leave entitlements for caring for elderly or ill family members differ globally: United States of America: The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) grants up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for serious family health issues. Some states, including California, New Jersey, and New York, offer paid family leave schemes. Canada: Federal and provincial laws provide leave options, often paid or partially paid, for caring for seriously ill relatives. European Union: Various countries offer paid, partially paid, or unpaid family care leave. Sweden, Norway, and Germany, for example, allow leave to care for sick family members, including elderly parents. Japan: Leave for family care is generally unpaid but may qualify for unemployment insurance benefits under certain circumstances. South Korea: Family care leave exists, usually unpaid but occasionally supported by financial assistance. These provisions vary widely in terms of length, payment, and eligibility. Types Of Leave Under Central Civil Services Rules, 1972 The Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972 came into effect on June 1, 1972. They govern leave for all government employees except those covered by separate regulations (e.g., railway employees, All-India Services members). Types of leave under these rules include: Leave credits are posted twice annually, on January 1 and July 1, and deducted when leave is taken. Other leaves such as casual, restricted, compensatory, and special casual leave are regulated by government instructions. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Government employees can take 60 days leave to care for elderly parents
If you're a central government employee, you can now take up to 60 days of earned leave every year just to care for your elderly parents. This isn't a new rule -- it's part of the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, but it was clarified once again in the Rajya Sabha on Minister of State Jitendra Singh confirmed that employees can use different types of leave to handle personal matters, including elder TYPE OF LEAVE CAN BE USED?Here's what's available annually to each employee:30 days of Earned Leave20 days of Half Pay Leave8 days of Casual Leave2 days of Restricted HolidayThese can all be combined in a year -- adding up to 60 days of time off for looking after elderly parents or other personal RULES THAT GO BACK DECADESThe CCS Leave Rules came into force on June 1, 1972, and cover everything from maternity and paternity leave to leave for study or rules even allow certain types of leave to be clubbed with weekends or holidays, giving employees flexibility to take longer breaks when ACCOUNT MAINTAINED FOR EACH EMPLOYEEEvery employee has a 'leave account', which gets updated twice a year -- on January 1 and July 1. Earned leave accumulates at 2.5 days per like maternity, paternity, or child adoption aren't counted from the regular leave balance and are granted when needed.(With agency inputs)- Ends
India.com
3 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Good news for Central govt employees, can now take up to 30 days leave yearly to…, Check details
Central government employees in India can take up to 30 days of leave every year for personal reasons, including looking after their elderly parents. This was confirmed by Union Minister of State for Personnel, Jitendra Singh, while answering a question in the Rajya Sabha during the ongoing Monsoon session of Parliament. He said that this rule is already part of the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972. Under these rules, a central government employee gets: 30 days of earned leave 20 days of half-pay leave 8 days of casual leave 2 restricted holidays every year. These leaves can be used for any personal reason, such as caring for sick or elderly parents, the minister explained in a written reply. Advertisement === What are the CCS (Leave) rules, 1972? The Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972 came into effect on June 1, 1972, and they decide how leave is given to most Central government employees. However, these rules do not apply to everyone. For example, railway workers, casual or part-time staff, and members of the All India Services follow different leave rules. In total, 11 groups of employees are excluded from these rules. What types of leave are available for central employees? Earned Leave (EL) – Leave earned over time for personal use. Half Pay Leave (HPL) – Leave taken with half the salary. Commuted Leave – Half pay leave converted into full pay leave in special cases. Leave Not Due – Advance leave, allowed when no other leave is left. Extraordinary Leave (EOL) – Leave without pay when other options are used up. Maternity and Paternity Leave – For new mothers and fathers. Child Care Leave (CCL) – Special leave for taking care of children. Study Leave – For employees wanting to pursue higher studies or training. Special Disability Leave – If an employee gets injured during duty. Seamen's Sick Leave – For employees working on ships. Hospital Leave – For serious health conditions needing hospital care. Departmental Leave – Special leave granted in certain departments. How earned leave works for Central employees Earned Leave is added to your leave balance twice a year i.e. on January 1 and July 1. When you use it, it is deducted from your leave account. Some special kinds of leave, like maternity or child care leave, are not deducted from your regular leave balance. Advertisement === Other holidays and offs for Central employees Apart from the leaves listed above, there are also other types of time-off like: Casual Leave Restricted Holidays Compensatory Offs Special Casual Leave These are managed through government instructions and can change from time to time.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Good news for central govt staff: 30-day leave to take care of elderly parents, says minister
Central government employees are allowed to take up to 30 days of leave annually for personal reasons, including caring for elderly parents, Union minister of state for personnel Jitendra Singh said in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. Union Minister Jitendra Singh speaks in Rajya Sabha during the Monsoon Session, clarifying leave provisions for central government employees, including care for elderly parents. (File Photo, and AI-generated) He was responding to a query in the Upper House regarding the provision of leave for the care of aged parents during the 4th day of the Monsoon session of the Parliament, when Singh said such a facility is already available under the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972. "The Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972 provides for 30 days of earned leave, 20 days of half pay leave, eight days of casual leave and two days of restricted holiday per annum, apart from other eligible leaves to a Central government employee, which can be availed for any personal reasons, including that of taking care of elderly parents," Singh said in a written reply, as quoted by news agency PTI. What the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 say The Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, in force since June 1, 1972, govern leave entitlements for most Central government employees. However, they do not apply to specific categories such as Railway employees, casual or part-time workers, and members of the All India Services, who are covered under separate regulations. The rules outline 11 such categories where the provisions do not apply. Types of leave available under service rules Employees governed by the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972 are entitled to several types of leave, including: Earned leave Half pay leave Commuted leave Leave not due Extraordinary leave Maternity and paternity leave Child care leave Study leave Special disability leave Seamen's sick leave Hospital leave Departmental leave Earned leave is credited to employees' leave accounts in advance twice a year—on January 1 and July 1—and is debited when availed. Certain 'special kinds of leave' are not debited from the leave account. In addition to the statutory leaves, holidays such as casual leave, restricted holidays, compensatory offs, and special casual leave are regulated through executive instructions issued periodically by the government.
News18
3 days ago
- General
- News18
Govt Employees Eligible For 30 Days Earned Leave For Elderly Parent Care: Centre To Rajya Sabha
In addition to earned leave, Singh said that employees are also entitled to 20 days of half-pay leave, eight days of casual leave, and two restricted holidays per year. His written response came in reply to a query on whether government employees have any provisions to take leave specifically for the care of aged parents. 'The Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972 provide for 30 days of earned leave, 20 days of half-pay leave, eight days of casual leave, and two restricted holidays per annum, apart from other eligible leave to a Central government employee, which can be availed for any personal reasons, including that of taking care of elderly parents," Singh said. Understanding the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 The Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, which came into effect on June 1, 1972, regulate leave for most government employees—excluding railway staff and members of the All India Services, who follow separate rules. Different Types of Leave Offered Under the service rules, there are different kinds of leaves, such as earned leave, half-day leave, commuted leave, leave not due, extraordinary leave, maternity leave, paternity leave, child care leave, study leave, special disability leave, seamen's sick leave, hospital leave, and departmental leave. Leave is credited in advance to a government servant's 'Leave Account" on January 1 and July 1 each year. It is then debited when leave is availed. Some special kinds of leave are not debited from the account.
