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Disclaimer: The following policy is intended as guidelines only and is subject to change at the sole discretion of The Hub Bengaluru x Safina Ventures at any given point in time. The Hub Bengaluru reserves the right to modify or rescind any of the terms and provisions to any of the below policy if it should become necessary or advisable. Such a change would not affect any individual receiving those benefits at the time and such updated policy shall govern the relation between The Hub Bengaluru and its team members.

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Leave & WFH Policy Summary Table

Leave Type Eligibility Allocation Notice Period Key Rules
Paid Leave (Annual) All confirmed employees (post‑probation) 20 days per calendar year 5 working days ·Available only after successful completion of probation·Plan in advance with team·Unused policy details (carry‑forward/encashment) as per HR guidance
Sick Leave All employees 10 days per calendar year Notify ASAP ·Medical certificate may be requested for 3+ consecutive days·Intended for illness and medical needs
Work From Home All employees (interns, full‑time, freelancers) 1 WFH per month. 2nd & 3rd = half days, 4th+ = LOP 2 working days ·EOD report mandatory·Must be reachable during work hours·No WFH for social events/personal errands·Update HR group before work starts
Maternity Leave All confirmed female employees 26 weeks paid (first 2 children), 12 weeks (3+ children) 60 days in advance ·Up to 8 weeks before delivery·Includes company holidays·Fill Form D before leave·2 weeks for tubectomy operation
Paternity Leave All full‑time male employees 15 working days paid (or 8 weeks unpaid) 1 month in advance (indicative plan) ·First 2 children only·Must be availed within 3 months of birth·Can be taken non‑consecutively
Miscarriage Leave All confirmed female employees Up to 6 weeks paid Notify immediately ·Additional 1 month for complications (adjusted against PL)·Medical certificate required
Compensatory Off All employees (full‑time, part‑time, interns, freelancers) 1 day for 8 hours worked, half day for 4 hours worked on weekend/holiday Apply by next day or Friday 3 PM for following week ·Only billable hours count·Must use within 3 months·7 days straight work = Monday off by default·Apply via Notion + RazorPay
Unauthorized Absence All employees N/A N/A ·1 day absence = 2 days LOP·7 continuous days = absconding·3 total instances = termination

Application Process

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📋 TL;DR - Quick Reference Guide

Leave Types & Allocation:

Key Rules:

Comp Off Guidelines:

The Following Emails needs to be cc’d in case of a Leave or Work From Home

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Send the email to your respective lead and CC the following emails:

🎯 Objective:

This document covers various leave categories that The Hub Bengaluru offers to all full-time employees and to interns/freelancers wherever specified in the document.

⚖️ Eligibility:

The leave policy applies to all full-time employees and to interns/freelancers wherever specified in the document at The Hub Bengaluru.

This policy shall be read along with the appointment letter/freelance agreement/retainer agreement/internship letter (whichever is applicable).

🔭 Scope:

This document defines the guidelines pertaining to annual paid leave, sick leave, compensatory off, company-declared holidays, work-from-home option for employees, and maternity and paternity leaves.

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🎲 Type:

Below are the different types of leaves/benefits available to the employees at The Hub Bengaluru. Each of the respective department leads must ensure and plan work in a meticulous manner and ensure that at least two people from each department be present at work to ensure no impact on deliverables.

📌 Process to avail leaves/ WFH: