Q: The gratuity would be calculated on 30 days' basic pay or would it be 21 days for the first 5 years and to be taken as 30 days after 5 years? A: The employee who has worked for more than 5 years calculates his gratuity on 30 days basic times the years. It would be 7 years × your 30 days…

Dear questioner, The employee who has worked for more than 5 years calculates his gratuity on 30 days basic times the years. In your case, it would be 7 years × your 30 days basic salary. Regards,

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