Pregnant and Planning to Resign: Can I Still Claim ESI Benefits for 12 Weeks?

Hi, I am 4 months pregnant. I am planning to resign when I complete 8 months of pregnancy. I have an ESI card facility. After resigning from my job, am I eligible to claim 12 weeks of salary from ESI or not? Kindly help me, please.

Take a leave under the panel doctor/dispensary advice. This will entitle you to medical benefits plus wages, which are not available in case of resignation.

Hi,

As advised by Sharma, it is better if you continue your job or avail leave for some time. If you resign from your job, then you will not only lose medical benefits for some time but also maternity benefits from ESI.

Madam,

Only a pregnant "employee" can avail maternity benefits. In case you maintain the status of an employee, otherwise NO. If you have resigned and been relieved, you lose the status of an employee and will be out of ESI coverage, hence not entitled to any benefits. Please note. I suggest you follow the advice given by other members above.

Best wishes,

RDS Yadav
Labour Law Adviser
navtaranghrs@gmail.com

As stated by Mr. RDS Yadav, you should continue with your employment; there is no need to resign. You must inform your employer about your pregnancy and the expected date of delivery in writing well in advance so that they can plan for the handover of your duties during your absence. Otherwise, you will not be entitled to maternity benefits. If any issues arise later, you can request leave without pay beyond your entitlement. Only in a worse situation should you resign; otherwise, look for alternative options to care for your child. Make your decision keeping in mind your and your family's better future.

Hi,

If you resign from your job thereafter, you will not receive a salary under the ESI Act. You can only avail benefits for 6 months.

Thanks

Hi,

I am a Social Security Officer of ESI Corporation. For eligibility for maternity benefits, only two conditions need to be fulfilled:

1. On the date of delivery, you have to complete 9 months of service.
2. ESI contributions should be deposited for at least 78 days.

For further information, you may call 9464087356.

Regards

Dear Kunishaji, our friends have already expressed their opinions on the matter. Is there a pressing need for you to resign? Have you considered resigning after delivery so that the flow of ESI deductions will remain intact until your delivery, ensuring you receive the benefits? Please think carefully before making any decisions.

If you are inquiring about the validity of the ESI card after resignation, I believe it remains valid until the benefit period expires. Your local office will provide you with information on the specific date until which the card will remain valid. I would like to reiterate that my discussion is solely focused on the subject matter, and my views should not be taken as expert opinions.

Additionally, I am seeking details on non-implemented areas under ESI for Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. If anyone can provide assistance, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you and Regards.

Greetings,

Please use the following link for ESI Non-Implemented area: [www.esic.nic.in/CIRCULARS/cir_p&D21.7.14.pdf](www.esic.nic.in/CIRCULARS/cir_p&D21.7.14.pdf)

Thank you.

Dear Kuneesha,

It will be beneficial if you give your resignation after 30 days of your delivery. You can take leave from the 9th month; however, ensure you submit all required forms (obtained from your IMP doctor) to your ESIC branch office and one copy to your office. Keep a Xerox copy with you.

For ESIC wages, you only require your contribution of 78 days from the previous contribution period.

Thanks and Regards,

Mrs. Bhise