Leave & Attendance
CL Full Form: Casual Leave
Casual Leave (CL) is short-duration paid leave commonly used for personal or urgent matters.
In simple terms
Companies usually set a limited annual CL balance and rules around notice, approval and combining it with other leave types. It is designed for occasional absences rather than extended planned leave.
Example
An employee applies for one day of CL to handle an urgent personal appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Can CL be carried forward?
Many policies do not allow carry-forward, but the exact rule is set by the employer.
Is prior approval needed for casual leave?
Normally yes, unless an emergency makes advance notice impractical.