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Maternity Benefits Act: Gaps and Challenges by tulika Sharma is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses some disadvantages of the Maternity Benefit Act in India. It notes that increased maternity leave can negatively impact job opportunities for women. The requirement for full wage payment during leave increases costs for employers. Provisions around applicability in the unorganized sector remain unclear. Overall implementation of the Act has gaps and it does not fully comply with international standards.
- Author
- tulika Sharma
- Language
- EN