Purpose

This policy defines the leave entitlement and approval process for interns, ensuring

consistency and accountability across all team members during the internship period.

Leave Entitlement

•   One Leave Per Month

Interns are entitled to a maximum of one paid leave per month during the internship.

• This includes both personal and sick leave.

• Unused leave does not carry over to the next month.

Leave Approval Process

• Planned Leave:

a) Must be requested at least 1 week in advance via email.

b) Subject to approval by the Project Manager (PM).

c) Leave request must mention the date, reason, and confirmation of task coverage.

• Emergency Leave:

a) May be granted in genuine emergencies, with 1-day prior notice and valid reason.

b) Approval is at the discretion of the PM.

Unapproved Leave & Absenteeism

• Taking leave without prior approval will be considered unauthorized absence.

• Two unauthorized leaves in a month may lead to a formal warning or termination of the internship.

Work-from-Home or Sick Days

• Working from home due to health or personal issues is allowed only if approved by the PM.

• It will be counted as leave unless productive work output is demonstrated and confirmed.

Compliance & Performance Impact

• Leave adherence is part of the monthly performance evaluation.

• Un-authorized or excessive leave negatively affects your performance score and future hiring eligibility.

• Consistent compliance shows professionalism and strengthens your standing for full-time consideration.