I was due to deliver my baby on May 28th, 2016, but my company, VMware Software India Private Limited, insisted I go on maternity leave on March 6th, 2016. Despite my objections, they involved HR and forced me to take leave. My baby was born on May 5th, 2016, and is now three months old. The company granted me five months of maternity leave, but I need an extension without pay until January 2017. They’re refusing my request due to company policy and are pressuring me to resign. This job is crucial for me due to my financial commitments. What are my options?

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Law Forum › Category: Labour & Service › I was due to deliver my baby on May 28th, 2016, but my company, VMware Software India Private Limited, insisted I go on maternity leave on March 6th, 2016. Despite my objections, they involved HR and forced me to take leave. My baby was born on May 5th, 2016, and is now three months old. The company granted me five months of maternity leave, but I need an extension without pay until January 2017. They’re refusing my request due to company policy and are pressuring me to resign. This job is crucial for me due to my financial commitments. What are my options?
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Apni Law Staff asked 10 months ago

I was due to deliver my baby on May 28th, 2016, but my company, VMware Software India Private Limited, insisted I go on maternity leave on March 6th, 2016. Despite my objections, they involved HR and forced me to take leave. My baby was born on May 5th, 2016, and is now three months old. The company granted me five months of maternity leave, but I need an extension without pay until January 2017. They’re refusing my request due to company policy and are pressuring me to resign. This job is crucial for me due to my financial commitments. What are my options?

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Apni Law Staff answered 10 months ago

Under the Maternity Benefit Act, you are entitled to 26 weeks of paid maternity leave. Your company’s actions forcing you to take leave before your due date are illegal. You can file a complaint with the Labour Commissioner or approach the court seeking an extension of your maternity leave and protection from being forced to resign.

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