You are not required to return your maternity benefit to the company even if you resign from your service just after enjoying the 26 weeks of maternity leave. However, you are required to serve a notice period as per the terms of your employment/appointment. Serving the notice period has nothing to do with your pregnancy or the enjoyment of maternity benefits.
From India, Kolkata
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To your query, first read the Maternity Benefit Policy. If you had joined the organization before 6 months of the expected delivery, then you are eligible for Maternity benefit. Now, after taking the benefit and delivering, if you are not able to work and can provide a medical certificate and prescription, you can receive a benefit for another 6 months which will not be payable. However, if you mentioned that you are not willing to work after maternity leave, and the company has already provided you with the maternity benefit once, and you have satisfied the eligibility criteria for receiving Maternity Benefit, then the employer is not able to ask you to pay it back. Another right you have is under physical fitness, where you can request resignation and lead your life as you wish.
From India, Hyderabad
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If an employer forces you to pay back maternity benefit amount, you can file a complaint against him at the area's Labour Department. However, your working days in the company should not be less than 80 days in 12 months for eligibility under the Maternity Benefit Act. Your employer cannot take the money back as it is your right. I would also like to suggest that you refer to the Maternity Benefit Act for a better understanding of your rights.
From India, Noida
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Dear Madam,
You are free to leave the company as you wish. No one will object. Feel free to take a break and stay at home. After a few months, you can consider returning to this company or explore opportunities elsewhere. Alternatively, you can continue working from home.
If the company requests any repayment, seek protection under the law.
Thank you.
From India, Nellore
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You are free to leave the company as you wish. No one will object. Feel free to take a break and stay at home. After a few months, you can consider returning to this company or explore opportunities elsewhere. Alternatively, you can continue working from home.
If the company requests any repayment, seek protection under the law.
Thank you.
From India, Nellore
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