Metarnity leave is compulsury 26weeks in pvt ltd companies

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08 February 2018 Dear Sir/madam,

Our organization is IT company and its strength 150 above employees. So recently government has amended MB Act 2017 and increased benefit of leave from 12 weeks to 26 weeks. my question is, is it mandatory to give 26weeks to MB Leave to employee or can give 12 weeks or like 20weeks in Pvt companies ?

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KAVIRAJA ADDANGADI

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08 February 2018 Maternity leave The Maternity Benefit Amendment Act has also introduced an enabling provision relating to "work from home" for women, which may be exercised after the expiry of the 26 weeks' leave period. Depending upon the nature of work, women employees may be able to avail this benefit on terms that are mutually agreed with the employer.

The provisions of The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 is effective from April 01, 2017. However, provision on crèche facility (Section 11 A) shall be effective from July 01, 2017.

The Maternity Benefit Amendment Act has increased the duration of paid maternity leave available for women employees from the existing 12 weeks to 26 weeks. Under the Maternity Benefit Amendment Act, this benefit could be availed by women for a period extending up to 8 weeks before the expected delivery date and remaining 18 weeks can be availed post childbirth.

This benefit is applicable to all establishments which are factories, mines, plantations, Government establishments, shops and establishments under the relevant applicable legislation, or any other establishment as may be notified by the Central Government.