I have been working in the private sector for 7 months, and after 6 months, they confirmed my employment. I am currently 7 months pregnant. Initially, they informed me that I would be entitled to maternity leave. However, now they are saying that since I have not completed a year with the company, I am not eligible for it. Is this true?
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Hi, I joined private organisation on 7th Jan 2015. My delivery date is 25 Oct 2015. Am I eligible for maternity leave
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As per the current law, you are eligible for maternity leave. You don’t have to complete one year in the company. You are eligible if you have worked for at least 80 days in the last 12 months.
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Dear member,
A similar type of subject was discussed in this forum earlier, in which experts/seniors have expressed their opinions. The online link for the same is mentioned as follows:
https://www.citehr.com/532111-maternity-leave.html
I hope you will find the relevant information from the thread mentioned above and also from the threads referenced therein.
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A similar type of subject was discussed in this forum earlier, in which experts/seniors have expressed their opinions. The online link for the same is mentioned as follows:
https://www.citehr.com/532111-maternity-leave.html
I hope you will find the relevant information from the thread mentioned above and also from the threads referenced therein.
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You are eligible for a maternity leave of 90 days (Pre & Post pregnancy). If you wish to extend the period, you may adjust your leave against the existing leave balance, if any. Additionally, you are entitled to full pay for 90 days. The act recommends the employer to pay Rs. 3200 as maternity bonus. May God bless you and your child for a safe and healthy delivery.
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Devi Balaji
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With Best Regards,
Devi Balaji
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Ya but if they completely refuse to pay me or if now dey say that it will b paid after you deliver a baby. Is der any law against this
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Dear members,
I will request Devi Balaji to kindly advise me as to under which section(s) of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, or any other law presently applicable, the following information, as mentioned by said member, is laid down:
(a) "eligible for a maternity leave of 90 days"
(b) "the employer to pay Rs. 3200 as maternity bonus".
So far as I understand, both pieces of information appear to be incorrect. I hope that I may be able to update my knowledge if I receive information on the above two points.
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I will request Devi Balaji to kindly advise me as to under which section(s) of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, or any other law presently applicable, the following information, as mentioned by said member, is laid down:
(a) "eligible for a maternity leave of 90 days"
(b) "the employer to pay Rs. 3200 as maternity bonus".
So far as I understand, both pieces of information appear to be incorrect. I hope that I may be able to update my knowledge if I receive information on the above two points.
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My top management is refusing to give maternity paid leave. They say your leave will go for 6 months, and they have to hire another employee, which is not affordable for them. They are forcing me to resign and are saying that they will pay me one month's salary. How can I trust them for this as well? They may deny. How can I get my rights? Whom shall I approach? If I go through a lawyer, people say nothing happens and I will lose much more money. Please guide me.
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Dear,
As per the Maternity Benefit Act of 1961, an employee should work for 80 days in the organization to be eligible for maternity leave for 12 weeks - 6 weeks before delivery and 6 weeks after delivery, along with maternity bonus. An employer cannot refuse to provide maternity benefits to an employee.
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Santosh
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As per the Maternity Benefit Act of 1961, an employee should work for 80 days in the organization to be eligible for maternity leave for 12 weeks - 6 weeks before delivery and 6 weeks after delivery, along with maternity bonus. An employer cannot refuse to provide maternity benefits to an employee.
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Santosh
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Dear Mr. Mehta,
Recently, we were audited by an external HR agency who advised us to pay Rs. 3,200 as Maternity Bonus. Therefore, I confirmed that.
We follow a system of 12 weeks - 6 weeks before pregnancy and 6 weeks after pregnancy. Hence, we are paying salary for 90 days (3 months) for the employee in addition to granting 12 weeks of leave.
Please correct me if I am wrong.
Thanks,
Devi Balaji
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Recently, we were audited by an external HR agency who advised us to pay Rs. 3,200 as Maternity Bonus. Therefore, I confirmed that.
We follow a system of 12 weeks - 6 weeks before pregnancy and 6 weeks after pregnancy. Hence, we are paying salary for 90 days (3 months) for the employee in addition to granting 12 weeks of leave.
Please correct me if I am wrong.
Thanks,
Devi Balaji
From India, Madras
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