Consideration of trainee period in eligibility of gratuity

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Dear Vivek,

Gratuity is a monetary payment made by an employer to an employee in appreciation of his or her service to the company. When an employee leaves a position after working for the same company for at least 5 years, the employer pays a gratuity. Therefore I am sorry to say that you are not eligible for the gratuity. 

Regards,

Aryan Raj

Dear Aryan Raj 

I am still on the jobs. 5 years would be completed by next month. After that would I be eligible for gratuity or only 4 years would be considered i.e. one year of trainee period would not be counted