Miscarriage and Tubectomy Leave Rules: Can Anyone Clarify the Legal Guidelines?

Hi, can anyone help me with miscarriage and tubectomy leave rules as per our law?

Thanks,
Gauri

Maternity Benefit Act of 1961: Leave Provisions

As per the Maternity Benefit Act of 1961, leave for a miscarriage is 6 weeks, and tubectomy leave is 14 days.

Regards,
B. Saikumar
HR & Labour Law Advisor
Mumbai

As per the Maternity Benefit Act, "In case of a miscarriage, a woman shall, on production of such proof as may be prescribed, be entitled to leave with wages at the rate of maternity benefit for a period of six weeks immediately following the day of her miscarriage.

In addition, in the case of a tubectomy operation, a woman shall, on production of such proof as may be prescribed, be entitled to leave with wages at the rate of maternity benefit for a period of two weeks immediately following the day of her tubectomy operation.

Regards,
Shweta

Hi, I just want to check in the case of a tubectomy operation whether these 14 days of leave are in addition to the employee's leave entitlement.