Heartbreaking Loss: Can I Still Take Full Maternity Leave After My Baby Passed Away?

subodhkumar1957
I am covered under Uttar Pradesh government service rules and have applied for maternity leave on 24/07/19. My baby was born on 09/08/19 but unfortunately passed away on 18/08/19. Can I avail of 180 days of maternity leave starting from 24/07/19?
Madhu.T.K
Yes, in this case delivery has happened and leave admissible is to take care of the employee's (mother) health. Therefore, you will be eligible to get 26 weeks of maternity leave.
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