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Gratuity

Gratuity under the new Labour Codes: who gets it and how much

The four Labour Codes came into force on 21 November 2025. Gratuity is now governed by the Code on Social Security, 2020, and fixed-term employees qualify after one year instead of five. Here is how it is calculated and claimed.

24 October 2026