Law Relating to Leave, Holidays, Absenteeism and Abandonment 12th Edn., 2023

Law Relating to Leave, Holidays, Absenteeism and Abandonment (12th Edition, 2023) is a comprehensive and authoritative reference on attendance-related aspects of employment and industrial relations. The book examines statutory provisions governing leave entitlements, weekly holidays, national and festival holidays, and special categories of leave under various labour and service laws. It provides detailed analysis of absenteeism, habitual absence, unauthorized leave, and the legal concept of abandonment of service, explaining when absence amounts to misconduct or voluntary cessation of employment. The work also addresses employer rights, disciplinary procedures, principles of natural justice, and remedies available to employees. Incorporating relevant judicial precedents, the book clarifies conflicting interpretations and practical challenges faced by employers and practitioners. Written in a structured and analytical style, this edition serves as a reliable guide for handling leave administration, attendance discipline, and abandonment disputes in compliance with labour laws as applicable up to 2023.