MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT
Maternity Benefit Act
The Maternity Benefit Act is an Indian law that provides maternity benefits to women employees. The act applies to all establishments with more than 10 employees, except establishments covered under the Employees State Insurance Act.
Benefits of Maternity Leave
- Maternity leave provides a number of benefits to both mothers and their children:
- Improved maternal and child health
- Increased bonding and attachment
- Reduced maternal stress and depression
- Increased economic security
The Maternity Benefit Act was enacted to preserve the employment of pregnant women and women in their maternity leave. The act provides women with maternity leave and absence from work before and after the birth of their kids.