I joined my current company in December 2009 and my probation period ended in March 2010 after the new Labor Law came into effect. I took my annual leave in October 2010, nine months after joining the company.
I have not been paid my leave salary because the company says since I joined in October 2009 my leave period is governed by the old Labor Law. Am I entitled to leave pay as per the new Labor Law?

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Answer: The company is wrong. All leaves, regardless of when a person joined the company, are governed by the new Labor Law. Your firm is just trying to cheat you out of your leave salary. All such companies should be reported to the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor.