Dear All, Can a company hire a pregnant women? if yes, how many days she should work before taking maternity leave?? Pls help me out! regards ravi
From India, Hyderabad
From India, Hyderabad
Dear Ravil,
Is it mandatory to hire a pregnant lady there ? Being a HR professional we are taking care about the company benefit. We should not hire an employees who does not work long with the company, If you will hire that lady she will defiantly take Maternity Leave and it can be 4 to six months, and work will suffer during her absent.
You should not hire her. Don’t stay forward to her, just said we will take care about you after some time. She will understand what you wants.
Thank.
Kamesh Kumar KHATANA
From India, Hyderabad
Is it mandatory to hire a pregnant lady there ? Being a HR professional we are taking care about the company benefit. We should not hire an employees who does not work long with the company, If you will hire that lady she will defiantly take Maternity Leave and it can be 4 to six months, and work will suffer during her absent.
You should not hire her. Don’t stay forward to her, just said we will take care about you after some time. She will understand what you wants.
Thank.
Kamesh Kumar KHATANA
From India, Hyderabad
she should have worked 80 days in the preceding 12 months for the eligibility of availing Maternity benefits. Regards R.Ponraj
From India, Lucknow
604From India, Lucknow
Dear Kamesh ji Its nt mandatory to hire certain lady.. but she fits well to the required profile.. any how thanks for ur suggestions.. best regards ravi
From India, Hyderabad
From India, Hyderabad
Dear Ravi,
What if some lady conceals the fact that she is pregnant. Here this lady fits your bill and you have to hire her at any cost. Its not like always we HRs should take care of only company benefits but also workers who are assets to the organization. The act says that she has to work at least 80 days in the preceding 12 months. Consider all these facts and come to a good conclusion.
From India, Mumbai
What if some lady conceals the fact that she is pregnant. Here this lady fits your bill and you have to hire her at any cost. Its not like always we HRs should take care of only company benefits but also workers who are assets to the organization. The act says that she has to work at least 80 days in the preceding 12 months. Consider all these facts and come to a good conclusion.
From India, Mumbai
Mr. Kamesh,
What an absolute pathetic statement to come from an HR professional, (if you are one of course). Its only because of people like you in organisations that women are not flourishing even after having skills and knowledge.
The HR Manager's job is to look at both ways for company's benefit as well as for employee's.
Hi Ravi,
The rest of the people have answered that the requirement is just 80 working days in the last 12 months and then a woman is eligible for Maternity benefits.
Thanks
Archna
From India, Delhi
What an absolute pathetic statement to come from an HR professional, (if you are one of course). Its only because of people like you in organisations that women are not flourishing even after having skills and knowledge.
The HR Manager's job is to look at both ways for company's benefit as well as for employee's.
Hi Ravi,
The rest of the people have answered that the requirement is just 80 working days in the last 12 months and then a woman is eligible for Maternity benefits.
Thanks
Archna
From India, Delhi
Dear Ravi
I think you and your company deserve praise for taking such a good and commendable step.
Pregnancy and motherhood needs to be respected and taken care of. You have not indicated the stage; as such it is suggested to ensure the safety of the woman and child, and accordingly the tenure of active work.
If the employee completes 80 days, then she will be eligible for Maternity Benefits as per law; else leave can be ganted as per medical requirements.
There is no prohibition on employing pregnant women; on the contrary it should be encouraged to the extent feasible.
The views expressed by one of our members is contrary to the notion of a civilized compassionate society and I support Archna's views on this.
Warm regards.
From India, Delhi
I think you and your company deserve praise for taking such a good and commendable step.
Pregnancy and motherhood needs to be respected and taken care of. You have not indicated the stage; as such it is suggested to ensure the safety of the woman and child, and accordingly the tenure of active work.
If the employee completes 80 days, then she will be eligible for Maternity Benefits as per law; else leave can be ganted as per medical requirements.
There is no prohibition on employing pregnant women; on the contrary it should be encouraged to the extent feasible.
The views expressed by one of our members is contrary to the notion of a civilized compassionate society and I support Archna's views on this.
Warm regards.
From India, Delhi
Yes you can hire till pregnancy is six months, after it, for the growth of baby three mths are important to prevent any complication.preg exercises are recommended for safe delivery. If it is on lighter side hire her, working lady and less than 35 yrs of age have less complications. Now 2 yrs maternity leave to be given.mother and baby care is very important after delivery. it is serious matter, no lighter i am giving what. i have landed in operation table. making family is good, where is her husband and family can not take care of her in this stage.
From India, Ludhiana
From India, Ludhiana
Hi Ravi,
As per the provisions of Section 4(1) of the Maternity Benefit Act 1961, no employer shall knowingly employ a woman in any establishment during the six weeks immediately FOLLOWING the day of her delivery, miscarriage or medical termination of pregnancy.
Similarly, as per the provision of Section 4(2) of the Act, No woman shall work in any establishment during the six weeks immediately FOLLOWING the day of her delivery, miscarriage or medical termination of pregnancy.
But, there is no mention in the Act that may prohibit employment of a pregnant woman in an organization prior to the delivery date.
However, her maternity benefit can accrue to her only if she has actually worked in an establishment of the employer for a period 80 in the twelve months period immediately preceding the date of her expected delivery. That means she can avail of other kinds of leave due to her at her credit or leave without pay during the prescribed period before and after the delivery date.
For your reference and guidance, I am attaching the copy of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. You can download the same for your reference. Other members may also like to be benefited by the same.
From India, Delhi
As per the provisions of Section 4(1) of the Maternity Benefit Act 1961, no employer shall knowingly employ a woman in any establishment during the six weeks immediately FOLLOWING the day of her delivery, miscarriage or medical termination of pregnancy.
Similarly, as per the provision of Section 4(2) of the Act, No woman shall work in any establishment during the six weeks immediately FOLLOWING the day of her delivery, miscarriage or medical termination of pregnancy.
But, there is no mention in the Act that may prohibit employment of a pregnant woman in an organization prior to the delivery date.
However, her maternity benefit can accrue to her only if she has actually worked in an establishment of the employer for a period 80 in the twelve months period immediately preceding the date of her expected delivery. That means she can avail of other kinds of leave due to her at her credit or leave without pay during the prescribed period before and after the delivery date.
For your reference and guidance, I am attaching the copy of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. You can download the same for your reference. Other members may also like to be benefited by the same.
From India, Delhi
Hello Kamesh,
Grow up please...
Dear Ravi,
A women shall be entitled to maternity benefit only if she has actually worked in an
establishment of the employer for a period of not less then eighty days in the twelve
months immediately proceeding the date of her expected delivery (section-5[2])
Warm Regards,
Pratima Chauhan
From India, Gurgaon
Grow up please...
Dear Ravi,
A women shall be entitled to maternity benefit only if she has actually worked in an
establishment of the employer for a period of not less then eighty days in the twelve
months immediately proceeding the date of her expected delivery (section-5[2])
Warm Regards,
Pratima Chauhan
From India, Gurgaon
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