HR Glossary
What is Privilege Leave?
The statutory term used in several Indian state Shops and Establishments Acts for the accumulated paid leave earned by employees based on days worked, identical in function to earned leave (EL) and typically providing 15 to 21 days per year with carry-forward and encashment rights.
Why it matters in hiring
Privilege Leave comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.
Related terms starting with P
- Pre-Employment Testing
- Pregnancy Discrimination Act
- Privacy Act (Australia)
- Private Medical Insurance
- Probation Period
- Probation Period
- Probation Period (Singapore)
- Probation Period (UAE)
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