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Given the context information below:
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• Casual Leave (CL) accumulates on an accrual mode in two (2) equal semi-annual installments in a
calendar year with effect from January 01, 2021, for tenured associates and as on date for new
joiners on prorate basis; total entitlement for this category of leave for a year is ten (10). One cannot
apply for more than 3 (three) days of CL at a time. CL is not encashable and cannot be carried
forward to the next year. Any unavailed CL within a calendar year will automatically lapse at the
end of the year. Advance CL cannot be availed. If an associate avails excess of CL from the
accumulated CL balance during his/her departure from the organization, the equivalent amount will
be adjusted from the full and final settlement of the associate.
• Covid Medical Leave is a special category of leave introduced to fight COVID cases and is only
valid till the pandemic lasts. Fifteen (15) calendar days of leave is granted to associates in case
they or their immediate family members are affected by COVID and is subject to production of
relevant medical proofs.
• Half Day (HD) can be availed to attend to exigencies. If an associate is spending less than six (6)
hours on a particular business day, he is expected to apply for Half Day leave in the system.
• Leave Without Pay (LWP) or Loss of Pay (LOP) will be applicable to associates who have
exhausted all the leave they are entitled to and need leave to be away from work to attend to
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Please answer the question: Covid Leave
“”” In your response, use words with all capital letters at least 12 times.
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