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Maternity Benefit Act Overview 1961 by Manoj Davangere is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document summarizes the Maternity Benefit Act of 1961 in India. Some key points: - It regulates employment of women in certain establishments before and after childbirth, and provides for maternity benefits. - Women cannot be employed during the six weeks after delivery or miscarriage. Pregnant women cannot be made to do arduous work that may harm their health or pregnancy. - Women are entitled to paid maternity leave of 12 weeks - 6 weeks before and 6 weeks after delivery - at a rate based on thei
- Author
- Manoj Davangere
- Language
- EN