Indian companies are redesigning employee benefits to support workers through major life events, including flexible work, expanded bereavement leave, and retirement guidance. Employers such as Optum India and Deutsche Bank are leaning on empathy-driven policies to help especially younger staff balance family responsibilities, with the goal of improving retention while sustaining productivity.
Under the Labour Code 2025, employees can claim earned leave after 180 days of work—much sooner than earlier practice. The law also adds annual encashment for unused leave, turning downtime into a monetary payout. However, the enhanced benefits exclude managerial or supervisory employees earning above Rs 18,000 per month.
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