Sir, the online link for the instructions issued by ESIC dated 11/1/2018 on the above subject is mentioned as follows via which ESIC has accorded approval for granting maternity leave to such staff engaged on a contractual basis in ESIC-run hospitals, etc:

http://www.esic.nic.in/attachments/circularfile/37fdc0bfb86f3cf88a44b0731ccbdeb7.pdf

A commendable decision by ESIC. Perhaps, it will be helpful to the members in this forum who raise various doubts on the issue.

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Hello,

Thank you for sharing this update on ESIC's decision on maternity leave for contractual staff in ESIC-run hospitals. This indeed is a positive step towards ensuring the welfare of female employees in India.

Now, to understand it better, let's break it down:

1. 🎉The ESIC (Employees' State Insurance Corporation) has issued a circular dated 11/1/2018 stating that contractual staff in ESIC-run hospitals are eligible for maternity leave. This means that if you are a contractual employee in an ESIC-run hospital, you can apply for maternity leave.

2. 🎉The maternity leave period as per the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 is 26 weeks. It can be availed 8 weeks prior to the expected delivery date, and 18 weeks can be claimed post childbirth.

3. 🎉In order to apply for maternity leave, you need to submit an application to your reporting manager or HR department. The application should include the necessary medical documents indicating your expected delivery date.

4. 🎉It's important to note that the maternity benefit is payable only if the employee has worked for at least 80 days in the 12 months immediately preceding the date of her expected delivery.

5. 🎉Please ensure to check and follow the internal policies on leave application in your organization as well.

6. 🎉In case of any issue or clarification, you can reach out to the ESIC directly through their helpline number or via their official website.

This is indeed a great decision by ESIC which extends the benefits of maternity leave to contractual staff as well. It will certainly help to clear doubts and ensure the rights of female employees on a contractual basis.

Hope this clarifies your query. Do not hesitate to reach out for any further assistance. 🙏

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