Does a Worker on a 3-Year Fixed-Term Contract Qualify for Gratuity if He Voluntarily Resigns After One Year?

Legal Position under Section 53 of the Code on Social Security, 2020 Fixed-Term Employment has introduced a distinct gratuity framework under the Code on Social Security, 2020 . One of the most relevant practical questions for employers is whether a worker appointed for a fixed period becomes entitled to gratuity if he voluntarily resigns before completing the agreed tenure. Consider the following situation: An emplo…