Employee Discovers Salary Deductions for Approved Leave Days in Kochi
Employee shocked after discovering salary cut for every leave day despite annual leave entitlement
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An employee in Kochi has raised concerns online after discovering that their employer deducts salary for every approved leave day, despite offering 15 days of annual leave. The policy was not disclosed during hiring, leading to financial strain and questions about fairness.
- 01The employee joined a company in Kochi with a salary of ₹18,000 during probation, increasing to ₹20,000 post-confirmation.
- 02Salary deductions for leave continued even after the employee became permanent, contradicting initial assurances about leave entitlements.
- 03The company claims to reimburse deducted amounts at the year's end, but this practice was not communicated during recruitment.
- 04The employee is considering formal complaints to HR or looking for new job opportunities due to the financial impact of the deductions.
- 05Responses from social media users indicate skepticism about the legality and fairness of the company's leave policy.
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A recent Reddit post by a manager in Kochi has sparked debate over a company's leave policy that deducts salary for every approved leave day, despite offering 15 days of annual leave. The employee, who joined the company four months ago with a starting salary of ₹18,000, was informed during the interview and in the offer letter about the leave entitlement. However, they discovered salary deductions after taking leave during the probation period, which continued even after becoming a permanent employee. Upon inquiry, the HR department explained that salary would be deducted for each leave day but reimbursed at the end of the year, a practice not disclosed during the hiring process. This arrangement has raised concerns about fairness, particularly as it affects the employee's monthly finances, especially when traveling to visit family. Seeking advice online, the employee is considering requesting a written policy or formally addressing the issue with HR, while social media users have expressed skepticism about the company's practices and advised reviewing the employment contract.
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The salary deduction policy directly affects the employee's monthly finances, particularly during family visits.
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