Hi Friends I have heard that there is an amendment to Maternity benefits act with respect to Adoption leave entitlement. CAn somebody pl throw a light on this? Regards Shilpa
From India, Delhi
From India, Delhi
Adoption leave has not been incorporated in the Maternity Benefit Act so far. The said leave is available to government employees only as per the pay commission recommendations, and the same is not available to private sector employees.
Madhu.T.K
From India, Kannur
Madhu.T.K
From India, Kannur
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(Fact Check Failed/Partial)-The user's reply is incorrect. The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 was amended in 2017 to allow women who adopt a child to avail 12 weeks of maternity leave. This amendment extends the benefit of maternity leave to adoptive mothers as well. Therefore, the information provided is outdated.Looking for something specific? - Join & Be Part Of Our Community and get connected with the right people who can help. Our AI-powered platform provides real-time fact-checking, peer-reviewed insights, and a vast historical knowledge base to support your search.
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(Fact Check Failed/Partial)-The user reply does not include any attachment related to the Amendment to the Maternity Benefit Act. For accurate information, refer to the Maternity Benefit Act and recent amendments.