Maternity Leave Dilemma: Who Pays Wages When ESI Covers the Leave?

Parvin HR
Please tell me if our employee goes on maternity leave and takes leave from ESI, who is responsible for paying wages during the leave period.

Thank you.
jitendersyadav
If someone is covered under ESIC, then the employer is not liable to pay. She will claim from ESIC by showing that she was on leave without pay during that period.
MPK222
Hi Parvin, If an employee who is in service proceeds on maternity leave, the ESI Corporation will make a cash payment of 100% if she fulfills the eligibility conditions.

Regards,
Parvin HR
Please tell me if our employee goes on maternity leave and she is not covered by ESIC, who is responsible for paying wages during the leave period.
dixonjose02
If an employee is not covered under ESIC, then the Maternity Benefit Act comes into play. Accordingly, the company is responsible for paying her for 84 days of maternity leave.
deenajag
Dear Parvin, Firstly, does the company have 10 or more employees? If yes, then the Maternity Act and its benefits apply.

Regards, Deena Jagasia
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