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
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Charu, Your HR is correct.6 Weeks maximum is the limit for pre and post maternity.If sickness arouse after delivery you can have one month additional leave. Mangesh
From India, Pune
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It is not compulsory that 6 weeks should precede the date of delivery but the employee can take the entire 12 weeks after deliver also. Similarly, the medical bonus is Rs 2500 Madhu.T.K
From India, Kannur
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Further, vide notification No. S.O. 2016(E) dated 19th December, 2011, the amount of medical bonus has been increased from Rs. 2500/- to Rs. 3500/-.
From India, Asansol
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