Under the Maternity Benefit Act of 1961 and the rules thereunder of 1976, specific registers and forms such as Muster Roll (Form A) and Form J need to be maintained and filled, respectively.
Muster Roll (Form A): This is a register that needs to be maintained by the employer. It contains the details of all women employed in the establishment. The details include name, dates of joining and leaving the organization, date of delivery, maternity benefit paid, etc.
👩‍👧 To document Muster A, follow these steps:
- Step 1: Obtain Form A, which is the Muster Roll form.
- Step 2: Fill in the details of each employed woman, including name, dates of joining and leaving, date of delivery, and maternity benefit paid.
- Step 3: Maintain and update this register regularly.
Form J: This form is used if a woman employed in the establishment dies during pregnancy or during or after delivery and she has a surviving child. The employer needs to report this to the authority to claim the amount payable to the child.
👩‍👧 To document Form J, follow these steps:
- Step 1: Obtain Form J.
- Step 2: Fill in the details including the name of the woman, date of her death, name of the surviving child, and details of the person to whom the amount payable to the child is given.
- Step 3: Submit the filled form to the relevant authority.
Please note that these forms and registers should be maintained and documented as per the local labor office rules and regulations. You may also reach out to a local labor consultant or the local labor office for more specific guidance.