Maternity Benefit Act 2017 For Private Sector - PDF Download

Hi All,
I'm Srinidhi (HR) from Chennai.
Need a clarification in regards to latest Maternity Benefit Act 2017, Whether the Act is applicable for private sector too?? If so pls share the details for the same.
Thanks & Regards,
Srinidhi Ananthachari

Dear Srinidhi
Yes the Act is applicable to all sector, including Private Sector

Hello,
Yes it is applicable for private sectors as well.
Attached is the amendment copy. Refer, www.simpliance.in, to download required acts, rules etc.

Hi All,
I'm Amit Goyal from Delhi.
Need a clarification in regards to latest Maternity Benefit Act 2017, Whether the Act is applicable for IT sector too?? If so pls share the details for the same.
Thanks & Regards,
Amit Goyal Accountant.
Ph. No. 8569838383

Hello,
I have been denied performance linked variable pay for the period I was on maternity leave. Is this fair. Should I not be paid the amount calculated as per average rating for the period I was on maternity leave?

Dear Amit
Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 is applicable to IT industry. Relevant section is given hereunder.
Sec. 2(b) . Application of Act.-(1) It applies, in the first instance,-
to every shop or establishment within the meaning of any law for the time being in force in relation to shops and establishments in a State, in which ten or more persons are employed, or were employed, on any day of the preceding twelve months.
And as IT industry is covered under S&E Act & therefore this Act applicable on them.
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R N KHOLA