Maternity Leave Limits: How Many Times Can It Be Availed According to Law?

Dear all,

I am in confusion as to whether there is any limit on how many times a woman can avail maternity leave as per statutory laws. Is it only once, twice, or irrespective of the number of children?

Rahul
rahulverma@sar-group.com

Hi Rahul,

As far as maternity benefits are concerned, they will cover two live births and fully paid leaves for a female employee can be a maximum of up to 12 weeks - 4 weeks prenatal and 8 weeks postnatal. In the case of a miscarriage, paid leave can be up to 6 weeks.

Condition: The employee should have rendered continuous service of 80 days preceding the date of delivery.

Hope I am correct in this... :D

Regards, "A" :D

Dear Mr. Sardhar,

I have gone through the link you have provided, but it doesn't provide me the solution I'm looking for. I want to know if there is any limit to how many times a female employee can avail maternity benefits in the same organization, provided she fulfills all other conditions. Someone mentioned that it is limited to 2 live births... is that true?

Thank you,
Rahul

Hi Rahul,

As per the Maternity Benefit Act and ESI Act, only up to two live births entitle a female employee to claim maternity benefits.

Regards,
"A"

Hello everyone,

Can anyone tell me under which section of the Maternity Benefits Act or any other act it is defined that a woman employee will receive benefits for only 2 live births?

RV