Hi, While I was 13 weeks pregnant I started bleeding and was hospitalised for 2 days due to threatened abortion. Post that I was advised bed rest for one month. Now as per the maternity leave policy for any illness arising out of pregnancy one is entitled for one month additional leave. So is this considered as an illness arising out of pregnancy. My employer has not given me this benifit and my one month leave was considered and deducted from my PL.
From India, Thane
From India, Thane
I think that no abortion happened. Certainly the complication which developed during your pregnancy and required hospitalisation should be considered as an illness arising out of pregnancy only. Therefore, your employer's action is in contravention of the provisions of section 10 of the Maternity Benefit Act,1961. Sec.10 mandates that a woman suffering from any illness arising out of pregnancy shall be granted one month's leave with wages on production of medical certificate in addition to the maternity benefit u/s 6 or 9 as the case be.
From India, Salem
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