About Karnataka
Karnataka is a state in the south-western region of India. The Arabian Sea surrounds it on the west, Goa on the northwest, Maharashtra on the north, Andhra Pradesh on the east, Tamil Nadu on the southeast, and Kerala southwest. Bengaluru is the capital of India's southern Karnataka state. It is regarded as the "Silicon Valley of India" because of its role as the nation's leading information technology exporter. The Economy of Bengaluru contributes to over 87% of the State of Karnataka, accounting for 98% of the State's Software Exports. The establishment and success of high technology firms in Bangalore have led to Information Technology growth in India.
Public Holidays
Leave Rules For Karnataka
Here is a snapshot of various leave rules as per the Karnataka Shops & Establishments Act.
| Item | Qty | Remarks |
| Annual / Privileged / Earned Leave (AL/PL/EL) | 18 days | |
| Casual Leave (CL) | NA | |
| Sick Leave (SL) | 12 days | during first 12 months & further continuous service |
| Maximum AL/PL that can be carried forward | 30 days | |
| Working hours in a day | 9 | |
| Total hours in a week | 48 | |
| Rest Interval | 1 hour | Rest after 5 hours of work |