INDIA LEAVE WITHOUT PAY POLICY

TCS extends support to employees during personal emergencies and fosters

1 a culture of continuous learning, by providing the option of Leave Without
Pay (LWP) for specific reasons.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Full Time Employees with 2 or more years of continuous service who
2 fulfill individual criteria specified, may avail LWP.

Based on the reason for LWP, it may be granted up to a maximum of

3 365 days, except in case of higher education and childcare (2 children)
where it may be availed up to 730 and 545 days respectively.

Employees with less than 2 years continuous service may avail

LWP (max 30 days), under exceptional circumstances, subject to 4
approval.

The LWP period may not be considered as continuous service for certain
benefits, based on the reason for which it was availed. 5
It is important to note that LWP is not an entitlement and is subject to review and
approval. This document must be read in conjunction with the LWP Policy accessible
6
via: Ultimatix  KNOWMAX  MyHR India  Leave  TCS India Policy - Leave
Without Pay

REASONS
Education Medical Reason Child’s Board
Purpose (Own Illness) Exams

Duration : 730 days Duration : 365 days Duration : 3 months per child

Docs Required : Admission letter, fee receipt Docs Required : Certificate from an authorized Docs Required : Admit card/ other valid proof
or acceptance letter. medical practitioner and medical reports. intimating academic year and date of exam.

Leave type to be exhausted : EL Leave type to be exhausted : EL, SL Leave type to be exhausted : EL

Caring for Major Illness Joining spouse (TCSer)

Child Care
of Family Member on International
Assignment

Duration : 365 days (one child)
545 days (two children)
*child should be less than 6 years
Docs Required : Birth certificate/ Adoption
certificate.
Duration : 3 months Duration : 365 days
Docs Required : Certificate from an Docs Required : Letter for spouse and
authorized medical practitioner and medical confirmation from the Location/ IOU RMG Head
reports. on unavailability of projects in the same location.

Leave type to be exhausted : EL Leave type to be exhausted : EL Leave type to be exhausted : EL

LWP Undertaking Clearance (LWP>90 days)

PROCEDURE

Apply for LWP with the Inform RMG and HR a month

Seek approval from prior to reporting back.
supporting documents via Global Supervisor. Connect with your Fill in the LERF on reporting back
ESS  Leave  Apply Leave. HR spoc to procure approval from leave and ensure approval
from Regional HR head. from all stakeholders.

Accept the LWP undertaking; Obtain Clearance from Location

print the form and share the Admin Team, Location IS/ISM,
signed copy with your HR. Location Finance Team and IRC.

LERF (Leave
Apply For LWP Approval of Request End Reporting Form)
Payroll and benefits are triggered from the date of reporting as per Be sure to attend the Re-Integration Program on your return
the approved LERF records. The LERF, if not approved within 15 to help you ease back into the work environment. The sessions
working days, would result in Stop pay! cover new policies, process improvements and other changes
that will help you seamlessly reintegrate into the system.