The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 By this act, the central Government extends maternity benefits to all women

employees. It provides for certain benefits, which a woman is entitled to during her pregnancy. Also she cannot be dismissed from service on account of her pregnancy. 3. 3. 1. Applicability: 1. The female employees (Regular, Probationers and Trainees) of the organization. 3. 3. 2. Entitlement: All female employees on confirmed employment who are not covered under the ESI Act, 1948 and have completed 80 days of continuous service with the company are eligible for Maternity Leave. 1. The maximum period for which any employee be entitled to maternity benefit shall be twelve weeks. The maximum leave benefit under normal circumstances will be 12 weeks (3 months). 2. The applicant can avail six weeks leave before the date of delivery and six weeks leave post delivery. 3. Eligibility of benefit is restricted up to two surviving children only. 3. 3. 3. Pay Procedure: The maternity benefit amount (Salary) will be paid for the total period of maternity leave. 1. Salary will be credited as per the general payroll policy. 3. 3. 4. Termination & Resignation: As per the act stated as 3.3 clause employer can't terminate a women employee from services on account of Pregnancy. 1. If the employee wants to resign the job voluntarily before availing maternity leave employer can accept with the detailed medical certificate provided
1. Employee has to serve the condition of notice period as in

Offer/Appointment Letter.

2. If an employee wishes to resign her employment immediately after

availing Maternity leave, Maternity benefit must be reimbursed to the employer. 3. An employee can resign her employment with 3 months of service after availing Maternity benefit.