Does your organization enforce a sandwich leave policy, or do you prefer a flexible leave model?
Anonymous HR Professional · 29 Jul 2026 · india · Technology · 11-50 employees
The Sandwich Leave Policy—where weekends or holidays are counted as paid leave if an employee takes leave on both the preceding and following working days—is widely used to curb absenteeism, but it often leads to employee dissatisfaction when unexpected deductions occur. We want to hear how different companies balance operational coverage with employee trust.
What they have tried
We have observed companies using strict sandwich clauses for casual leaves while offering waivers for pre-approved medical emergencies or planned project leave blocks.
Desired outcome
HR insights on whether sandwich leave rules actually reduce unplanned absenteeism, and how teams communicate these policies clearly during onboarding to avoid surprises.
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