End of Service Definition: What Counts Toward Gratuity

TL;DR: End of service means your job ends. Your probation, paid leave, and notice period count. Unpaid leave and work for other companies do not count.

End of service is when your job ends. You get gratuity based on your work time. Know what counts to get the right amount.

What Counts and What Does Not

Time That Counts

Probation period Regular work days Paid leave (vacation, sick, maternity) Notice period after you quit Public holidays Training paid by your employer

Time That Does Not Count

Unpaid leave (unless your contract says it does) Gaps between jobs Work for other employers Time after your job ends Days you missed without approval

Check Before You Accept Payment

Before you accept your end-of-service pay:

[ ] I know my start date
[ ] I know my end date
[ ] I checked my probation counts
[ ] I checked unpaid leave does not count
[ ] I know this is my only job with this employer
[ ] I know my work time has no breaks

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Disclaimer: This guide explains MOHRE's end-of-service definition. For specific disputes, contact MOHRE (16000).

End of Service Definition: What Counts Toward Gratuity