Facebook India Leave Policy
Founded in 2004, Facebook is one of the world’s leading social networking giants that allows people to connect. People all around the globe can access Facebook with internet connectivity on various devices such as smartphones, computers, laptops, and tablets. With around 500 to 600 employees in India, Facebook is popularly known not only for its innovative work culture but also for prioritizing employee well-being.
The company provides many benefits to its employees, such as Life insurance, health insurance, on-site gym, free snacks/meals, etc. With its people policies, the company ensures a healthy work-life balance that helps employees become more productive and enjoy their life outside of work. With this in mind, Facebook provides its employees with a reasonable work/life balance through paid sick leave days, flexible work schedules, and paid vacations and holidays. Facebook’s public policies also allow its employees to care for their spouses, children, and aging parents. In this article, we will delve into Facebook India’s leave policy, along with other benefits for employees.
Facebook Sick Leave Policy
Facebook provides unlimited sick days to employees with illnesses, chronic diseases, and injuries. However, before taking leave for a longer duration, employees are required to get approval from their reporting managers and provide necessary medical certificates.
Facebook Bereavement Leave Policy
Facebook supports its employees and gives them much-needed time to mourn and heal in the event of the loss of a loved one. The company allows its employees to get 20 days of paid leave to grieve an immediate family member, including spouses, kids, parents, siblings, etc. Whereas, a paid leave of up to 10 days will be allowed to grieve an extended family member.
Facebook Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy
Facebook provides its employees with 21 days of personal and vacation days in a calendar year as annual leave. Employees can use this time off to go on holidays or to take care of personal matters.
In addition to annual leave, regular Facebook employees are eligible for a 30-day paid time off every five years.
Family Care Leave at Facebook India
Employees at Facebook are entitled to take three days of paid leave to take care of a family member with a short-term illness, such as a child with the flu or an elderly member of the family.
Whereas, for long-term illnesses, paid family leave or care leave allows employees to take up to six weeks of leave in a calendar year to be with an ill family member.
Facebook Parental Leave Policy
The tech giant’s updated parental policy extends its support to both moms and dads. The company offers four months of paid leave to new parents, both mothers and fathers alike, to bond with their newborn children. The parental leave benefits will be given to eligible employees in case of natural birth, adoption, and surrogacy. Employees may take parental leave at any point up to a year after the birth of their child.
In addition to paid parental leave, Facebook allows its employees with part-time and flexible work options who wish to get back to work. Eligible employees are also allowed to take nursing breaks and are also provided with crèche facilities inside the office premises.
Facebook India – Holiday list 2024
Month | Date | Holiday Name | Day of the Week |
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January | 1st | New Year’s Day | Monday |
26th | Republic Day | Thursday | |
February | No major holidays | ||
March | 8th | International Women’s Day | Friday |
30th | Holi | Friday | |
April | 14th | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Birthday | Sunday |
May | 3rd | Eid al-Fitr (subject to moon sighting) | Friday |
June | No major holidays | ||
July | No major holidays | ||
August | 15th | Independence Day | Tuesday |
September | No major holidays | ||
October | 17th | Dussehra | Thursday |
25th | Diwali (Balipratipada) | Friday | |
28th | Diwali (Gopastami) | Monday | |
29th | Bhai Dooj | Tuesday | |
November | 9th | Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Birthday | Saturday |
28th | Christmas Day | Thursday | |
December | No major holidays |