The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
The Maternity Benefit Act provides for paid leave to women employees for maternity purposes.
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Summary
The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 is a labor law act that aims to provide paid leave to women employees for maternity purposes. The act applies to all establishments that employ 10 or more employees. It allows women to take up to 26 weeks of paid leave for up to two children, as well as 12 weeks of leave for adoption or surrogacy. The act also provides for certain other benefits such as medical bonus, nursing breaks, and protection from dismissal during maternity leave. It is applicable to all women employees, including temporary, daily wage, and contractual employees.
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| 1 | Section 1: Short Title, Extent And Commencement | Open |
| 2 | Section 2: Application Of Act | Open |
| 3 | Section 3: Definitions | Open |
| 4 | Section 4: Employment Of, Or Work By, Women Prohibited During Certain Periods | Open |
| 5 | Section 5: Right To Payment Of Maternity Benefit | Open |
| 6 | Section 5A: Continuance Of Payment Of Maternity Benefit In Certain Cases | Open |
| 7 | Section 5B: Payment Of Maternity Benefit In Certain Cases | Open |
| 8 | Section 6: Notice Of Claim For Maternity Benefit And Payment Thereof | Open |
| 9 | Section 8: Payment Of Medical Bonus | Open |
| 10 | Section 11A: Creche Facility | Open |
| 11 | Section 12: Dismissal During Absence Of Pregnancy | Open |
| 12 | Section 15: Powers And Duties Of Inspectors | Open |
| 13 | Section 17: Power Of Inspector To Direct Payments To Be Made | Open |
| 14 | Section 21: Penalty For Contravention Of Act By Employer | Open |
| 15 | Section 23: Cognizance Of Offences | Open |
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