Action taken on complaints related to non-compliance with Maternity Benefit Act: Minister (opens original article in a new tab)

The Indian government is enforcing the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017, ensuring 26 weeks of paid maternity leave for eligible private sector workers, with actions taken against non-compliance.

• The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017, provides 26 weeks of paid maternity leave for women in private sectors with 10 or more employees.
• Complaints about non-compliance with the Maternity Benefit Act are being addressed by assistant labour officers, who have taken action on all related complaints.
• Employees under the Employees’ State Insurance Act are not covered by the Maternity Benefit Act, which is handled by the Employees State Insurance Corporation.