Can You Resign During Maternity Leave? Understanding Policies and Requirements

Can we resign on maternity leave? If we utilize maternity leave for 6 months, do we need to serve at least 3 months to resign? Is there any such policy?

Dear Anony,

There is no policy as such; Resignation post availing of maternity leave shall be as per the appointment terms unless mutually agreed.

Regards, Rahul

Dear Anonymous,

There is no mention of the leave policy in the Act. Leave policies vary from company to company. Please check with your company, as it will be of more concern to them since they are obligated to comply.

Shailesh Parikh
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Vadodara

Hi,

It will be the same as the agreed terms; maternity leave/benefits should not in any way affect the employment contract. You ought to give the notice and hand over the charge, which is expected of any responsible employee to enable the employer to do his/her part of settling the full and final payment, relieving letter, etc.

Thanks and Regards