Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 — UPSC Prelims PYQ 2019
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017?
- Pregnant women are entitled for three months pre-delivery and three months post-delivery paid leave.
- Enterprises with creches must allow the mother minimum six creche visits daily.
- Women with two children get reduced entitlements.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 only
- 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect and statement 3 is correct
- Biological mothers now enjoy 26 weeks of paid leave. For the first and second child, it is 26 weeks, with the option to commence up to 8 weeks prior to the expected delivery date. For the third child onwards, eligibility is reduced to 12 weeks of maternity leave.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- Establishments with 50 or more employees must provide a creche facility, allowing women to visit their child (4 times) during work hours.
Answer: (c) 3 only; Difficulty Level: Medium
