Hi, One of my employees has conceived her third child. What is the policy on maternity leave for the same? Kindly answer Thanks
From India, New Delhi
From India, New Delhi
Dear Jyoti,
Section 5(3)(iii) of the Maternity Benefit Act,1961, as it stands amended in 2017, provides for a maximum period of maternity benefit of 12 weeks in two spells 6 weeks each before and after delivery in the case of women having two or more surviving children. Here, it should be borne in mind that the number refers to the surviving children only and not the delivery.
From India, Salem
6016Section 5(3)(iii) of the Maternity Benefit Act,1961, as it stands amended in 2017, provides for a maximum period of maternity benefit of 12 weeks in two spells 6 weeks each before and after delivery in the case of women having two or more surviving children. Here, it should be borne in mind that the number refers to the surviving children only and not the delivery.
From India, Salem
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