Labour Law
Maternity Benefit Act Compliance: Leave, Pay and Crèche
2025-12-21 · 7 min
Maternity rights in India expanded significantly with the 2017 amendment. This article outlines current obligations.
Leave entitlement
26 weeks for the first two children, 12 weeks beyond that and 12 weeks for adoptive / commissioning mothers.
Pay and benefits
Full average daily wage during the leave period, plus medical bonus.
Crèche facility
Mandatory for establishments with 50+ employees.
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