Finally, the Maternity Benefit Amendment Bill, 2016 has been assented to by our honorable President, and it has now become the Maternity Benefit Amendment Act, 2017. However, the effective date is yet to be declared by the Central Government.
From India, Delhi
From India, Delhi
Until the effective date is not published we will follow the ESIC act for Maternity leave?
From India
From India
Sumtro You follow either ESI or MB Act ( as existed prior to amendment) till the amendment comes to effect.
From India, Thiruvananthapuram
From India, Thiruvananthapuram
Logically amendment is effective the day when President signs on it unless it is specifically mentioned.
From India, New Delhi
From India, New Delhi
Hi, Am at my 6th month, will be going on leave from jun..Am i eligible for 6 months leave or from when this law will come to effect.
From India, Bangalore
From India, Bangalore
Could you please let me know if a woman is already on maternity leave before the new amendment 2016 bill passed on April 1, 2017, and has availed leave before April 1, 2017, is she eligible for the new maternity rule 2017? Please elucidate.
Thank you
From India, Bengaluru
Thank you
From India, Bengaluru
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