An employee worked 4 yrs + 1 yr as apprentice under Apprentices Act. Is she eligible for gratuity claiming 5 yrs of service?

No, she is not eligible. Under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961 is not counted as "continuous service" for gratuity. Only the 4 years as a regular employee count, which is less than the required 5 years.

Shekar Ganagaluru's Books

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K. VITTALA RAO's HR Books