Maternity law - reg
durga
(Querist) 23 May 2017
This query is : Resolved
Dear Sir or Madam,
I want to know about maternity leave rules for contract employees working in autonomous institutions in the state of Andhra Pradesh. I am working as a senior resident doctor on contract basis in an autonomous institution (deemed university). The contract period is for six months and is renewable. I have been working in this institute for more than a year. I am carrying a baby (first baby) and want to avail the benefit of maternity leave. When I have enquired in my office, they told me that I will be provided only a three month maternity leave and the leave period will not be paid. In my earlier workplace, the institute was providing six months paid maternity leave. It is also an autonomous institution.
I want to know about what is my right for the maternity benefit? And what does the G.O. says about the maternity benefits? It would be very helpful if you could share the information for the awareness of employees.
Thank you very much in advance.
Guest
(Expert) 23 May 2017
If it is your real problem better seek the guidance of local good Advocate
Rajendra K Goyal
(Expert) 23 May 2017
Maternity leave allowed, but without pay? strange.
Send RTI to get the authenticated information.
Guest
(Expert) 23 May 2017
Agree with Mr.RK Goyal
Guest
(Expert) 23 May 2017
Well Advised by Mr.RK Goyal
Kumar Doab
(Expert) 23 May 2017
The 1st thing 1st.
Submit application under proper acknowledgment and attach copy of Dr's Rx showing tentative date of delivery.
Let them reply in writing.
Kumar Doab
(Expert) 23 May 2017
GO thru:
THE MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1961
2. Application of Act.
2*[(e) "establishment" means-
"(o) "woman" means a woman employed, whether directly or
through any agency, for wages in any establishment.
"
Kumar Doab
(Expert) 23 May 2017
THE MATERNITY BENEFIT (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2017
http://www.world-psi.org/sites/default/files/attachment/news/maternity_benefit_amendment_act2017__0.pdf
Kumar Doab
(Expert) 23 May 2017
All Female Employees contract,adhoc,permanent.temporary eligible for Maternity Leave;
State of HP vs Sudesh Kumari
18.11.2014
Kumar Doab
(Expert) 23 May 2017
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(Expert) 23 May 2017
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(Expert) 23 May 2017
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Kumar Doab
(Expert) 23 May 2017
Mr. Rajendar K Goyal is right.
You can consider pursuing RTI route.
Kumar Doab
(Expert) 23 May 2017
Mr. Rajendar K Goyal has advised well.
The stand of the management seems to be strange.
krishna mohan
(Expert) 24 May 2017
I have been working in this institute for more than a year. I am carrying a baby (first baby) and want to avail the benefit of maternity leave.
Maternity leave sanctioned before conceiving and after birth of baby. From the query it looks it may be Child Care leave. You may clarify.
If Maternity leave irrespective of category of employees, they are eligible for 6 months. You may check for benefits available for contract employees of State
Govt. as in autonomous bodies they will not implement those rules by default. Your Head of Admn. or Director will be able to clarify to you orally and if not satisfied resort to RTI apart from approaching Grievance Officer if any is designated.
