Maternity Benefit Act Updates: What Are the Latest Changes for Private Employees?

What is the latest and updated amendment to the Maternity Benefit Act? Please share the updated documents or guidelines provided by the government that can be applied to private company employees.

Hi, Please refer to the attachment. As per the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act of 2017, women who have completed 80 days in the 12 months immediately preceding the date of their expected delivery are entitled to maternity leave for a maximum of 26 weeks, of which not more than 8 weeks shall be preceding the expected date of delivery.

Hi, Thanks for sharing the clarity. How will the period of 80 days be calculated? Is it 80 working days on which women actually came to the office (excluding Sat-Sun and holidays)? Please advise.

Dear Citehr Member Ms. Parul, Greetings and good wishes of the day. The MB Act 1961 prescribes 80 days of continuous working, including Saturdays, Sundays, and other holidays.

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Hi Sir, Thanks for the clarity. Can you please share how much amount we need to pay as an employer on the Medical Bonus under the maternity benefit? I see many internet links with amounts like Rs. 250/-, Rs. 1000/-, Rs. 3500/-. Also, please share the link to the gazette notification for such an amount. Awaiting your response on this.

Thanks