Dear Members,
I have been informed by my company's HR that "The maximum period an employee is entitled to maternity benefit is 12 weeks, of which not more than 6 weeks shall precede the date of the expected delivery of the child."
I understand that, in total, I can avail 12 weeks of paid Maternity Leave. However, if any complications arise and require maternity leave before delivery, it should not exceed 6 weeks (paid), with the remaining 6 weeks to be taken post-delivery.
However, my HR confirmed to me that, in total, I can avail only 6 weeks of leave, and any further extension of leave would be considered as Leave Without Pay (LWP).
I request your comments and corrections if I have misinterpreted the clause.
Warm regards,
Charu
From India, Delhi
I have been informed by my company's HR that "The maximum period an employee is entitled to maternity benefit is 12 weeks, of which not more than 6 weeks shall precede the date of the expected delivery of the child."
I understand that, in total, I can avail 12 weeks of paid Maternity Leave. However, if any complications arise and require maternity leave before delivery, it should not exceed 6 weeks (paid), with the remaining 6 weeks to be taken post-delivery.
However, my HR confirmed to me that, in total, I can avail only 6 weeks of leave, and any further extension of leave would be considered as Leave Without Pay (LWP).
I request your comments and corrections if I have misinterpreted the clause.
Warm regards,
Charu
From India, Delhi
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