Vandana Gadgil 01 April 2022

maternity leave

can maternity leave will be pre pone under medical conditions

Quick Summary

This discussion addresses whether maternity leave can be brought forward under medical conditions according to India's Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. The Act allows for 12 weeks of leave, with up to 6 weeks potentially taken before delivery. It also highlights the importance of employers providing written and electronic details of maternity benefits upon an employee's joining.

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Palak batra 03 April 2022

Dear Querist,

Maternity benefit is available under Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 in India that is applicable to all the establishments with 10 or more employees working under it.

Maternity benefits are also available under the Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948. The maternity act talks about 12 weeks leave out of which one can claim 6 weeks before delivery or one can ask the employer regarding the extensions and company’s policy related to maternity benefits, as it is important for every employer to provide the information in writing and electronically about their maternity benefits which are available under the Maternity Benefit Act upon their joining the workforce.

Regards,

Palak