Ex Gratia Pensions are discretionary payments made by an employer to a retiree, without any formal obligation to do so.
A leave of absence refers to a formally approved period during which an employee is permitted to take time off work without losing their job seniority or associated perks. It is often granted for specific purposes such as education, research, maternity/paternity leave, or personal health.
The Personnel Department, now commonly known as the Human Resources (HR) Department, is an organizational unit responsible for the administration of personnel policies and ensuring legal and proactive implementation of these policies.
