State leave law reference
Sick Leave Rules in Haryana
What the Haryana Shops and Commercial Establishments Act actually guarantees — and how to get a doctor-verified certificate to support it.
Statutory sick leave entitlement
Haryana Shops and Commercial Establishments Act
Under the Haryana Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, an employee is entitled to 7 days of paid sick leave and 7 days of paid casual leave per year — a lower statutory floor than several southern states. Earned leave accrues at one day for every 20 days worked (one day per 15 for young persons). As with other states' Shops Acts, a doctor's certificate is the standard supporting document employers expect for sick leave, and is especially important given the comparatively limited statutory sick-leave allowance.
ESI sickness benefit
Employees covered under the ESI Act at establishments within the scheme's reach can additionally claim ESI sickness benefit, administered separately by ESIC.
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Haryana sick leave — FAQs
What is the statutory sick leave entitlement in Haryana?
Under the Haryana Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, an employee is entitled to 7 days of paid sick leave and 7 days of paid casual leave per year — a lower statutory floor than several southern states. Earned leave accrues at one day for every 20 days worked (one day per 15 for young persons). As with other states' Shops Acts, a doctor's certificate is the standard supporting document employers expect for sick leave, and is especially important given the comparatively limited statutory sick-leave allowance.
Can I also claim ESI sickness benefit in Haryana?
Employees covered under the ESI Act at establishments within the scheme's reach can additionally claim ESI sickness benefit, administered separately by ESIC.
Haryana cities we serve
Statutory minimums verified against the Act text as of 2026-07-07. Individual employer policies are often more generous than the statutory floor.