Hi all,
Please solve this query of mine. In the month of November, an employee applies for maternity leave. As per the act, twelve weeks is applicable as maternity leave. But in that year, if the employee has any earned leave (say 10 days), will it come into account along with the twelve weeks?
Regards,
K.M. Aarthi
From India, Madras
Acknowledge(0)
Amend(0)
Please solve this query of mine. In the month of November, an employee applies for maternity leave. As per the act, twelve weeks is applicable as maternity leave. But in that year, if the employee has any earned leave (say 10 days), will it come into account along with the twelve weeks?
Regards,
K.M. Aarthi
From India, Madras
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
hi, k.M.Aarthi, In maternity benefits every women employee are entitled for 12 week leave(maximum),this leave count sepraretly from other leave, correct me if i am wrong,
From India, New Delhi
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
2From India, New Delhi
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
Hi,
As per the Maternity Benefits Act of 1961, as you rightly said, it is 12 weeks. It is not appropriate to take an employee's earned leave into account when computing it to 12 weeks.
In addition to the 84 days of leave granted, it is up to the employee to decide whether to extend her leave, which is allowed as a credit to her.
I hope your query has been answered.
Regards,
Manoj
From India, Ujjain
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
As per the Maternity Benefits Act of 1961, as you rightly said, it is 12 weeks. It is not appropriate to take an employee's earned leave into account when computing it to 12 weeks.
In addition to the 84 days of leave granted, it is up to the employee to decide whether to extend her leave, which is allowed as a credit to her.
I hope your query has been answered.
Regards,
Manoj
From India, Ujjain
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
Hi Arthi,
According to the law, a female employee is eligible for 90 days of maternity leave (84 working days). Any leave balance is credited to her account over and above the maternity leave. A new mother avails the Earned Leave or Privilege Leave for the extension of her leave upon completion of maternity leave. Under normal circumstances, most organizations accept this extension.
Regards,
Bindu
From India, Bangalore
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
According to the law, a female employee is eligible for 90 days of maternity leave (84 working days). Any leave balance is credited to her account over and above the maternity leave. A new mother avails the Earned Leave or Privilege Leave for the extension of her leave upon completion of maternity leave. Under normal circumstances, most organizations accept this extension.
Regards,
Bindu
From India, Bangalore
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
Hi Arthi Maternity Leave shouldnot count Earned Vacation.One important thing that we should take care of is that employee should not come to office within six weeks of their devlivery Regards Pramod
From India, Calcutta
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
From India, Calcutta
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
Hi everyone,
I have a doubt regarding the Maternity Benefit Act. Does this act apply everywhere, i.e., in all industries? Can it apply in a service industry as well?
This is an urgent request. Please clarify my query at the earliest.
Thanks and regards,
Simran
From Germany
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
I have a doubt regarding the Maternity Benefit Act. Does this act apply everywhere, i.e., in all industries? Can it apply in a service industry as well?
This is an urgent request. Please clarify my query at the earliest.
Thanks and regards,
Simran
From Germany
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
There is no doubt in it. Service industry also comes under Shops and establishment act for the purpose of Labour Act is concerned and hence it is also covered. Krishnaraj P R
From India, Madras
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
From India, Madras
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
I am working for an MNC IT firm and would like to know if female employees proceeding on maternity leave can combine their sick leave and casual leave along with maternity leave. Also, I would like to know if the leaves accrued (vacation leave, sick leave, casual leave) during maternity leave of 12 weeks can be combined with maternity leave, or if they have to resume duty to avail this leave. Please advise.
As per policy, it's 18 vacation days, 6 sick days, and 6 casual days.
From India, Bangalore
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
As per policy, it's 18 vacation days, 6 sick days, and 6 casual days.
From India, Bangalore
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)CiteHR is an AI-augmented HR knowledge and collaboration platform, enabling HR professionals to solve real-world challenges, validate decisions, and stay ahead through collective intelligence and machine-enhanced guidance. Join Our Platform.
Maternity Benefits Act 1961.pdf