

The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
This 2025 edition of The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 (Act No. 53 of 1961)—as amended by The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 (Act 6 of 2017), dated 28-3-2017, w.e.f. 1-4-2017—provides the complete legal framework for regulating the employment of women during the period of childbirth and for providing maternity benefits.
Inside this handy ₹70 volume
• Complete text of the Act with the latest amendments incorporated
• Includes allied rules:
– The Maternity Benefit (Mines and Circus) Rules, 1963 (as amended)
• Covers:
– Eligibility criteria and duration of maternity leave
– Provisions for nursing breaks, creche facilities, and work-from-home options
– Prohibition of dismissal during maternity period
– Employer obligations and penalties for non-compliance
• Section-wise marginal notes for easy reference
Essential for:
– Employers, HR professionals, and compliance managers
– Legal practitioners in labour and employment law
– Women employees and trade unions
Book Format | : | Paperback |
Language | : | English |
ISBN-13 | : | 9789388798198 |
Book Edition | : | 2025 |
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