This document discusses various types of employee leaves including sick leave, casual leave, earned leave, maternity leave, paternity leave, and study/sabbatical leave. It also covers encashment of leave, gratuity calculation, what EPF (Employee Provident Fund) is, EPF contribution rates and calculation in India, and PPF (Public Provident Fund). Key details include gratuity calculation based on last drawn salary, months of service, and a maximum of Rs. 350,000. EPF contribution rates for employees and employers are 12% and 3.67% respectively, with ceilings of Rs. 7,500 monthly wage. PPF provides tax-free return on investment locked up for 15 years