Question

    What is the maximum duration of maternity leave provided

    under the Maternity Benefit Act, 2017?
    A 16 weeks Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 24 weeks Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 26 weeks Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 30 weeks Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Vide Section 5 of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, as amended in 2017, the Government has increased paid maternity leave from 12 weeks to 26 weeks of which not more than eight weeks shall precede the date of expected delivery.

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