My startup has about 15 employees. One of them is pregnant and wants to take maternity leave from the third month. Even though she’s willing to forgo the benefits, is it legally required for us to provide them?

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Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago

My startup has about 15 employees. One of them is pregnant and wants to take maternity leave from the third month. Even though she’s willing to forgo the benefits, is it legally required for us to provide them?

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

Yes, it is legally required for your startup to provide maternity leave benefits to the pregnant employee, regardless of her willingness to forgo them. The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, mandates a minimum of 26 weeks of paid leave, with provisions for additional leave in case of complications.

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