Is an employee, who’s been working on probation for 3 years in an ICSE school entitled for 26 weeks of maternity leave? Kindly provide the supporting documents.
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For entitlement to maternity benefits and any other benefits under any labor enactment, probation is not an issue. Eligibility for maternity benefits hinges on having worked for 80 days within the 12 months immediately preceding the date of delivery or expected delivery. Despite being under probation, since you have been in service for the last 3 years, you are entitled to 26 weeks of leave.
Long Probation Period in Schools
It is surprising that a school can keep an employee (presumably a teacher) under probation for such a long time! The school's management should not assume that a probationer is not an employee and cannot claim the rights granted by law. In my opinion, the school should not provide employees on probation with Provident Fund (PF) and other statutory benefits. Regardless, it is incorrect. While employers can hire employees on probation, it is unfair to prolong the probation period excessively.
From India, Kannur
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4536Long Probation Period in Schools
It is surprising that a school can keep an employee (presumably a teacher) under probation for such a long time! The school's management should not assume that a probationer is not an employee and cannot claim the rights granted by law. In my opinion, the school should not provide employees on probation with Provident Fund (PF) and other statutory benefits. Regardless, it is incorrect. While employers can hire employees on probation, it is unfair to prolong the probation period excessively.
From India, Kannur
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