Assignment on:

Framing a policy on Procedure of Disciplinary Action / Leave Management

For Snowtex Group as per provision of BLA- 2006 & BLR 2015

Course Title:
Employee Relations and Employment Laws in Bangladesh.

Submitted by:
Namne: Afsana Akther
ID: 913223009
Semester: Fall 2022

Submitted to:
Abul Hashem Mazumder

Adjunct Faculty

Institute of Business and Economic Research

(IBER) United International University

Date of Submission: 05/02/2023

 Introduction

Snowtex began as a buying house in 2000 and gradually introduced one factory after another in
the apparel sector over the years. Snowtex was founded by highly educated and experienced
entrepreneurs with an excellent expertise in Industrial Management, International Marketing, and
Local Business. It is managed by highly qualified and experienced individuals.Its manufacturing
units employ skilled workers.The company places a strong emphasis on improving employee
efficiency because it sees it as the most difficult challenge and stumbling block to success. The
company's success stems from its practice of upholding quality standards, performing tasks, and
meeting the needs of customers. Snowtex currently employs over 19,000 people and has a yearly
revenue of $250 million.
 Overview

Snowtex Group is a multifaceted and integrated woven garment manufacturing industry with a
strong backward link. The factory opened in 2000 and now offers quilting, cutting, printing,
sewing, finishing, and other services. Snowtex is one of Bangladesh's largest and most export-
oriented woven garment manufacturers. We supply high-quality apparel to the world's best
retailers and fashion industry brands. We guarantee on-time delivery and quality at all costs to
our customers. Snowtex has grown progressively and consistently since its inception to become
one of the most competent and professionally well-equipped organizations in the industry.

Bangladesh's RMG industry. In a relatively short period of time, the company has amassed a
wealth of experience in the fields of sourcing and manufacturing high-quality apparel. The
company is proud to say that it has completed the most difficult and demanding orders from all
over the world with precision and to the utmost satisfaction of its esteemed customers of high
reputation and standard. The sister concern of Snowtex Group are given below:

1. Snowtex Outerwear Ltd.

2. Snowtex Sportswear Ltd.

3. Snowtex Apparels Ltd.

4. SaRa Lifestyle Ltd.

5. Cut N Sew Ltd.

 Abstract

Legal provision in relation to leave and holiday under Labour Law is important to know
for employees and employers as well. In addition, the HR of a company must know the
exact procedure of leave and holidays as per labor law. Therefore, this article will focus on
various types of leave and holiday, procedure and benefits available to a worker.

Bangladesh Labour Act 2006 – A complete Overview of Employee Rights & Labour Law in
Bangladesh

The 2006 Bangladesh Labor Act is relatively sweeping and progressive. The Act consolidates
and replaces the 25 existing acts. The comprehensive nature of the law can immediately be
gleaned from its coverage conditions of service and employment, youth employment,
maternity benefit, health hygiene, safety, welfare, working hours and leave, wages and
payment, workers’ compensation for injury, trade unions and industrial relations, disputes,
labor court, workers participation in companies’ profits, regulation of employment and safety
of dock workers, provident funds, apprenticeship, penalty and procedure, administration,
inspection, etc.
Leave and Holidays in Bangladesh Labour Law
The topic of’ Leaves and Holidays in labor law is relevant and also fundamental. Every
employee usually with a holiday is entitled to the following leaves:

● Weekly holiday

● Personal leave

● Sick leave

● Festival leave

● Annual leave and

● Maternity leave with full pay as per the Maternity Benefit Act of 1939 (now abrogated).

● Special Leave (The newly added leave as per amendment of 1 Sep 2022 has not yet
started practice in our organization)

Corporate Leave Policy of Snowtex Group

● Objective:

1.1 Respond to personal & Medical needs of the employee.

1.2 Encourage employees to spend time with their families.

1.3 Provide time for rest & recreation.

● Scope:

2.1 The policy is applicable to all permanent employees of Snowtex Group

● Types of Leave:

3.1 Casual Leave:

a) The Employees shall be entitled to casual leave with full pay for ten (10) days
in a year.

b) Permission to be obtained from the respective Line Manager and

Department Head as applicable before availing casual leave in the prescribed
leave form.

c) Only Two (2) days casual leave will be allowed at time.

d) Without prior information, only One (1) day of casual leave on separate occasions
during the year can be availed provided that the Department Head/Office is informed
on the day of absence. But in any case, it cannot be more than Two (02) times during a
year.

e) Casual leave taken without prior permission will be treated as leave

without pay unless accepted by the CEO.
 3.2 Sick Leave:

a) The employees shall be entitled to sick leave with full wages for a total
period of Fourteen (14) days in a year.

b) Any employee who is on sick leave for more than One (01) day must
provide a medical certificate from a registered physician on his or her return to
work.

c) Information of sick leave must be forwarded to the office within Three (03)
days of becoming sick.

Annual Leave:

a) Employees who have completed a period of Twelve (12) months continuous

service shall be entitled to annual leave (One (01) day against his/her Eighteen (18)
days of work in the year) during the period of next Twelve (12) months. It may be
noted that a period of such leave shall be inclusive of any holidays which may occur
during leave period.

b) Employees have to prepare & submit his or her tentative annual leave plan to the
HR & Admin department with proper approval from the respective department
head.

c) Annual leave if cannot be availed within the shall be carried over to the next year,
not exceeding a maximum of Forty (40) days including current year entitlement,
subject to the approval of the CEO.
3.3 Maternity Leave:

a) A female employee who has completed a minimum of One (01) year of service
shall be entitled to enjoy Four (04) months maternity leave with pay.

b) Such leave can be availed only twice during the service with the company.

c) Such leaves if someone surrenders within the leave period cannot be cashed
or carried over to next year.

d) In case of maternity leave the employee has to provide a certificate signed by

a medical practitioner after the delivery.

4. Holiday in Between Leave Period:

a) A period of leave shall be inclusive of any holiday, which may occur during
such leave period.

5. Documentation:

a) Entries shall be made in the leave register according to the decision of the respective
Line Manager/ Department Head and the application form to be sent to the HR &
Administration department.

6. General:

a) The Policy originated and effective from January 01, 2019.

Conclusion:
As per the above description, our company strictly maintains all the rules of labor law
including leave management and disciplinary action. The company thrives to maintain
the labor law to get the maximum benefit.