Can you quit during sabbatical?

You must leave and return on specific dates – there may be some flexibility in this, depending on you and your employer. You are legally employed by your company while you’re on sabbatical, with all the usual rights and responsibilities that normally entails (apart from salary etc)

Who can avail sabbatical leave?

Only those employees who are clear from all disciplinary and vigilance angles shall be granted Sabbatical Leave. 16.

Should I take a sabbatical or quit?

If you’re taking some time off to relax, a sabbatical might be the best option. You could take six weeks off to spend time with the kids over the summer holidays, and have no need to job search once it’s over. If you’re still thinking of quitting after your sabbatical, a career break is probably your best option.

Does TCS provide sabbatical leave for employees pursuing higher education?

TCS provide sabbatical leave for employees who wish to pursue higher education. Sabbatical duration is subjected to the course duration to a maximum of 2years or 730days. Sabbatical for higher education can be provided to any full-time course (M.Tech, MBA, M.Sc, MCA etc) which upon completion will bring value to the organisation.

What happens to my contract when I go on sabbatical leave?

If your contract of employment continues during your sabbatical period you will continue to accrue statutory entitlement to paid annual leave. A sabbatical agreement should be signed by you and your employer before the period begins and should detail the status of your employment contract during the break.

What should I look for in a sabbatical agreement?

A sabbatical agreement should be signed by you and your employer before the period begins and should detail the status of your employment contract during the break. · How long the sabbatical period will be, plus, whether this length of time can be reduced or extended by either you or your employer.

Do I have to report to my Home Branch after sabbatical?

If you go on a sabbatical leave, after completion of your master’s degree, you need to report to your home branch, settle up the finances and need to take an exit interview. Reporting to home branch is mandatory and you can request the management to allocate you to your preferred location but it is not guaranteed that you’ll receive it.