Gratuity

Gratuity is a lump-sum payment to an employee on leaving after at least five years of continuous service, payable by establishments with 10 or more employees under the Payment of Gratuity Act.

Formula

Gratuity = last drawn salary × 15/26 × years of service

Example: ₹50,000 salary, 6 years → ₹1,73,077 gratuity.

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