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Maternity Benefit Act
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Maternity Benefit Act
Published: 27 March 2017
Source: Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India
Last amended: 2017
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Provides maternity leave and benefits to women employees during pregnancy and after childbirth.
The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 increased the duration of paid maternity leave from 12 weeks to 26 weeks. It also introduced provisions for work from home options and creche facilities.