Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act 2017

6-month maternity leave to help more women seek jobs: Government

Under the new law, women working in the organised sector would be entitled to paid maternity leave of 26 weeks from the previous 12 weeks.

Aug 04, 2017, 15:34 PM IST

President gives green light to Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act 2017; women to get 26 weeks maternity leave

The entitlement of 26 weeks paid leave under the law is only for first two children.

Mar 29, 2017, 19:49 PM IST