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GowthamArjunan (Software Engineer)     17 May 2022

Gratuity eligibility - 4 years 3 months + 6 months training

I completed 4 years 3 months + 6 months training of service and resigned from the company. Will I be eligible to claim complete gratuity?

If any circular or law is there, please let me know. I am from karnataka.



Quick Summary
This discussion clarifies gratuity eligibility for employees in Karnataka. If your training period was considered a probation period rather than an apprenticeship under the Apprenticeship Act, it generally counts towards your total service for gratuity calculation. You are likely eligible for complete gratuity if your employer falls under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972.

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kavksatyanarayana (subregistrar/supdt.(retired))     17 May 2022

With regard to gratuity, there is a difference between an "apprentice" and a "trainee". If you are an "apprentice" as per the definition under the Apprenticeship Act, then your training period is not included in calculating the entire service period. But if you are a "trainee", then you can file a claim for including the training period in the entire service period, subject to the provisions of your employment agreement/ appointment letter.

GowthamArjunan (Software Engineer)     18 May 2022

Yeah my training period is actually probation period not apprenticeship. Will I be eligible then?

kavksatyanarayana (subregistrar/supdt.(retired))     18 May 2022

Yes.....................................................................................................................

P. Venu (Advocate)     18 May 2022

The facts posted suggest that you are eligible. You may post the query in citehr.com for more informed suggestions.

Dr J C Vashista (Advocate)     19 May 2022

You are eligible for gratuity, if your employer falls within the ambit of Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972


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