Dear Members,
I have been informed by my company HR that " The maximum period an employee is entitled to maternity benefit is 12 weeks, of which not more than 6 weeks shall precede the date of expected delivery of the child."
I understand that in total i can avail 12 weeks paid Maternity Leaves, however any complication arises and require pre ML than it should not exceed more than 6 weeks(paid), and rest 6 week would be availed post delivery.
However my HR confirmed me that in total i can avail 6 weeks leave and further extension of leave would be considered as LWP.
Request your comments & correct me if i have misinterpreted the clause.
Warm regards,
Charu
From India, Delhi
48I have been informed by my company HR that " The maximum period an employee is entitled to maternity benefit is 12 weeks, of which not more than 6 weeks shall precede the date of expected delivery of the child."
I understand that in total i can avail 12 weeks paid Maternity Leaves, however any complication arises and require pre ML than it should not exceed more than 6 weeks(paid), and rest 6 week would be availed post delivery.
However my HR confirmed me that in total i can avail 6 weeks leave and further extension of leave would be considered as LWP.
Request your comments & correct me if i have misinterpreted the clause.
Warm regards,
Charu
From India, Delhi
Charu, Your HR is correct.6 Weeks maximum is the limit for pre and post maternity.If sickness arouse after delivery you can have one month additional leave. Mangesh
From India, Pune
From India, Pune
It is not compulsory that 6 weeks should precede the date of delivery but the employee can take the entire 12 weeks after deliver also. Similarly, the medical bonus is Rs 2500 Madhu.T.K
From India, Kannur
From India, Kannur
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