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    Question

    During the period of maternity leave, women employees

    are entitled to receive payment at the rate of:
    A Half of their average daily wage Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Their full salary Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The minimum wage prescribed by the government Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The average daily wage for the period of their absence from work Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Subject to the provisions of this Act, every woman shall be entitled to, and her employer shall be liable for, the payment of maternity benefit at the rate of the average daily wage for the period of her actual absence immediately preceding and including the day of her delivery and for the six weeks immediately.

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