State leave law reference
Sick Leave Rules in Tamil Nadu
What the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947 actually guarantees — and how to get a doctor-verified certificate to support it.
Statutory sick leave entitlement
Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947
Under Section 25 of the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947, an employee who completes 12 months of continuous service is entitled to leave with wages of up to 12 days a year on the ground of sickness or accident, and separately to casual leave with wages of up to 12 days a year on any reasonable ground. Sick and casual leave under this Act generally lapse if unused and are not carried forward or encashed, unlike earned leave. A doctor's certificate is the usual supporting document for sick leave beyond a day or two.
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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Tamil Nadu sick leave — FAQs
What is the statutory sick leave entitlement in Tamil Nadu?
Under Section 25 of the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947, an employee who completes 12 months of continuous service is entitled to leave with wages of up to 12 days a year on the ground of sickness or accident, and separately to casual leave with wages of up to 12 days a year on any reasonable ground. Sick and casual leave under this Act generally lapse if unused and are not carried forward or encashed, unlike earned leave. A doctor's certificate is the usual supporting document for sick leave beyond a day or two.
Can I also claim ESI sickness benefit in Tamil Nadu?
Employees covered under the ESI Act at establishments within the scheme's reach can additionally claim ESI sickness benefit, administered separately by ESIC.
Tamil Nadu 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.