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Did you know that India offers some of the most comprehensive maternity leave benefits? From extended leave periods to job security, these benefits are designed to support new mothers during this precious time. 👶 Key Highlights: - 26 weeks of paid maternity leave - Job protection and medical bonus Curious to learn more? Check out the detailed video for an in-depth look at these benefits. #MaternityLeave #India #WorkLifeBalance #NewMoms #EmployeeBenefits

🚨New blog post alert🚨 Are you on maternity leave or have you recently returned to work after maternity leave? Here are the top 4 rights you need to know: 💻 Right to return to the same job 👩⚖️ Protection from detriment and dismissal 💸 Pay and benefits ⏰Flexible working requests If you found this useful, read more about returning to work after maternity leave in our latest blog post. Link in the comments! ⬇️✨ #MaternityLeave #NewBlog #ReturnToWork

How to Resign When Boss is on Maternity Leave? Best Practices? Read More Answers: https://lnkd.in/gvZ7_VcD Resignation #MaternityLeave #CareerAdvice Understanding the Context: Why Y...

How to Resign When Boss is on Maternity Leave? Best Practices? Read More Answers: https://lnkd.in/gvZ7_VcD Resignation #MaternityLeave #CareerAdvice Understanding the Context: Why Y...

All You Need to Know About Maternity Leave in India! 🌟👩🍼 Hey Friends, Let’s break down some key facts about maternity leave under The Maternity Benefits Act, 1961 and The Maternity Benefits (Amendment) Act, 2016. 👩⚖️👶 💰 Do Women Get Full Salary During Maternity Leave? Absolutely YES! ✅ 📜 As per Section 5 of the Act, women on maternity leave are entitled to: 👉 Full salary = Basic pay + Allowances during the leave period. 💡 It’s calculated based on the average daily wage earned in the 3 months preceding the leave. 🤔 Are You Eligible for Maternity Benefits? To qualify for maternity leave: 📅 You must have worked at least 80 days in the 12 months prior to the expected delivery date. 👩👦👦 For adoption: Maternity leave is applicable, but the duration may differ. ✨ Pro Tip: If you switch jobs, ensure you complete the mandatory 80 days in the new organization before your delivery date. ⏳ How Much Leave Can You Take? The Act provides: 🍼 26 weeks (6 months) leave for the first and second child. 👶 12 weeks (3 months) leave for the third child. 💼 P.S.: This is PAID leave! 🔖 Quick Takeaways 📌 Maternity leave is a right, not a privilege. 📌 Understand your eligibility and benefits. 📌 Ensure your employer follows the law. 📢 Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only. Always refer to your organization’s HR policies for specifics. #MaternityBenefits #WorkingMoms #EmployeeRights #IndiaLaw #PaidLeave #WorkLifeBalance #HRPolicies #EmployeeWellBeing #maternity

#MATERNITY_LEAVE* (The Employment Code Act, 2019. Sections, 41,42 and 43) *1. Who is entiled to Maternity?* All female employees are entitled to Maternity Leave except that if the female employee has not clocked twenty four months the Maternity leave shall be unpaid leave. *2. How many days are the Maternity Leave days?* Fourteen weeks (98) days and eighteen weeks for Multiple births *3. Do you remove weekends and holidays when counting Maternity leave?* No, Fourteen weeks is based on Calendar days, the law has not removed weekends and holidays. *4. At what point does the female employee take Maternity leave?* Maternity has to be planned in such a way that the last six weeks after delivery is part of the Maternity leave. *5. Is a female employee required to fill a leave form before proceeding on maternity leave?* Yes, as guided by section 41(9) of the Employment Code Act, 2019. *6. Can a female employee resume work immediately after Maternity leave expires without certificate from a medical doctor?* No, Section 42 of the Employment Code Act, 2019 guides that a medical doctor has to certify fitness for work. *7. Can a female employee apply for leave immediately after returning from Maternity leave?* Yes, Section 41(8) guides that a female employee may immediately on expiry of Maternity leave before resuming duties and on approval from employer proceed on leave. *8. Do you just pay the Basic Pay or the Full pay to an employee on Maternity leave?* Full Pay, as guided by Sections 41(3) and 41(6) of the Employment Code Act, 2019. *9. Can an employer continue paying fuel allowance to an employee on Maternity leave?* Please follow what is provided for in the employment contract and conditions of service. *10. Question*. Does an employee on Maternity leave continue accruing annual leave days? Please share your thoughts and practice. Best Regards Kennedy AZIHRM

MATERNITY LEAVE (The Employment Code Act, 2019.Section 41 and 42) 1.Maternity Leave. A female employee who remains in continuous employment with the same employer for twenty four months immediately proceeding on maternity leave is entitled to full pay upon production of a medical certificate . (Section 41(1)(,3)). 2. What happens to those female employees who has not clocked 24months with the same employer? All female employees are entitled to Maternity Leave, however, if the female employee has not been in employment with the same employer for twenty four months, the female employee is not entitled to a paid maternity leave. 3. Can such female employees still get maternity leave and what happens to the salary? Yes they are entitled, but it will be unpaid for, meaning there will be no salaries at the end of the month until they resume work. 4. What is unpaid leave? Un paid leave means that an employee is given permission to go on leave but no salary shall be paid. 5. Miscarriage vs Maternity Leave A female employee who remains in continuous employment with the same employer for a period of twelve months and suffers a miscarriage  or bears a still born in the third trimester is entitled to full pay and is entitled to six(6) weeks leave (Section 41(6)) 6. Does a female employee on maternity leave accrue annual leave days? Yes , if the employee is on paid maternity leave and no if on unpaid leave 7.What happens to a female employee who gives birth to a premature child? A female employee who gives birth to a premature child is entitled to an extension of the maternity leave for a period that shall be recommended by a medical doctor. (Section 41(5)) 8. How long is maternity leave? It is 14 weeks (section41(1)) and can be extended for further four weeks in case of multiple birth (section 41 (1)(2)) 9. Can a female employee proceed to take annual leave after expiration of maternity leave? Yes , provided she still has accrued leave days. What is your take on maternity leave. Your humble servant Victor musonda #ECA #Knowyourrights #femaleemplyees

Maternity leave should be viewed as a positive step forward in one's career rather than a hindrance. Empowering talented individuals is essential, as their skills and knowledge are what truly define excellence. #maternityleave #careerbreak

HR Hub members... 👇 ACCESS THESE NEW RESOURCES PUBLISHED TODAY... ⚠️ Trigger Warning ⚠️ Some of our documents this week are of a sensitive nature, so please be mindful of this before reading on, and when engaging with some of these new resources within the HR Hub. 🤱 Maternity Leave Guidance for Managers 🤝 Supporting Return from Maternity Leave Guidance ↩️ Return from Family Leave Checklist 💌 Letter Confirming Carers Leave Request 👪 Letter to Confirm Paternity Leave Entitlement (After Miscarriage) ✉️ Letter to Confirm Paternity Entitlement (After Stillbirth) All documents can be found under our 'It's All About Family' section of our HR Hub. This section covers everything relating to family – maternity leave, paternity leave, adoption leave, flexible working requests. 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗥 𝗛𝘂𝗯 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/eYdggDEn Check back for updates 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗧𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗛𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘! 🥪 - - - - - - - - - - We upload new resources weekly so the HR Hub can continue to be your 'one-stop-shop' for everything HR... even with new trends, technologies, and changes to employment law, we are dedicated to ensuring our HR Hub will bring relevant and modern content to help you grow, manage and develop. You can expect our weekly uploads to bring useful policies, letter templates, guidance, exclusive interviews, ideas and inspiration! #HRTool #ItsAllAboutPeople #HRResource

Can HR Legally Rescind Maternity Leave Pay for Part-Time Workers? Answers: https://lnkd.in/gJ9aWJwU #MaternityLeave #WorkplaceRights #PTOIssues Hey everyone! I wanted to talk about a pretty tough situation that one of my coworkers is going through regarding her maternity leave. So, here’s the scoop: Part-Time Workers and Maternity Leave: My coworker, who works part-time, had been informed that she was eligible for maternity leave pay. She took time off in the spring of 2023 for her first baby and then recently returned after having her second. Sounds straightforward, right? The Problem: A few weeks after coming back to work, HR reached out to her with some shocking news. They claimed that they had made a mistake and she shouldn’t have received maternity leave pay since she’s part-time. To add to her stress, they’ve started taking money out of her PTO (Paid Time Off) balance to cover those alleged overpayments. The Threat: Today, they called her in and said she had until 8 am to resolve this issue or face termination AND a lien on her house! 😱 Can you believe it? This whole situation highlights some real pain points: Inconsistencies in Policy:...