Pregnant and Pressured to Resign: Can I Still Claim Maternity Leave Pay?

I was pressured to resign when I was 21 weeks pregnant, and they gave me a notice period of 2 months. I would like to know whether I am entitled to receive my maternity leave benefit pay and whether I can claim it now. Please help.

Also, I would like to have legal information supporting my question above. Thanks!

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In your case, you have resigned (whether it was forced or voluntary), and the employer-employee relationship ceased to exist by the time you qualified for maternity benefits. Unfortunately, you will not receive any benefits after your departure. The consolation is that you received at least N.P. compensation.

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Pon

Before you have to resign, you are eligible for 84 days of leave with full wages legally, as per the Maternity Benefit Act.

As you mentioned that they pressured you to resign, you should ask them to provide a written reason for requesting your resignation.

Legally, you can file a case against them, contact the labor inspector, and explain your situation.

If you have already resigned, you are not entitled to any benefits.

I believe that since I was forced to resign, and as per the Maternity Benefit Act, I am entitled to receive my maternity pay even if I resign. If I have worked with the organization for more than 80 days, then I am entitled to the maternity pay. Can someone help me figure this out legally?

After resigning, you are not eligible for that benefit. As per the act, if you are employed, then you are eligible; otherwise, no.

If I can prove they forced me, then can I approach the law...?