Hi Everyone, Can anybody tell me the eligibility criteria for Maternity Benefit
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For ESI the waiting period is of 09 months i.e. Employee/ Dependent can not avail ESI benefit for maternity benefit unless 09 months completed from date of joining.
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HI, Just addition to the points said by Mr. Prashant Ingawale - Employee / dependent can not claim Maternity Benefits from ESIC till the time he completes 2 years with ESIC.
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Maternity benefit is available to an employee only during her benefit period. Moreover, she should have contributed for at least 70 days in the two contribution periods immediately preceding the date of delivery. In respect of any new employee, the first benefit period is roughly 9 months after joining. This will cover two contribution periods. If so, there should be 70 days of contributions. However, a woman employee will get medical benefits from the ESI even if she is not eligible for leave and other admissible benefits.
There is nothing in the ESI Act which says that maternity leave will be given only after 2 years of service. Moreover, no dependent or wife of an employee covered by ESI will get maternity benefit other than the medical benefits available at ESI hospital.
Madhu T K
From India, Kannur
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There is nothing in the ESI Act which says that maternity leave will be given only after 2 years of service. Moreover, no dependent or wife of an employee covered by ESI will get maternity benefit other than the medical benefits available at ESI hospital.
Madhu T K
From India, Kannur
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ESI Contribution Period & Corresponding Benefit Period:
CONTRIBUTION PERIOD:
1st April 2017 to 30th September 2017 - Benefit Period: 01/01/2018 to 30/06/2018
1st Oct 2017 to 31st March 2018 - Benefit Period: 01/07/2018 to 31/12/2018
From India, New Delhi
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CONTRIBUTION PERIOD:
1st April 2017 to 30th September 2017 - Benefit Period: 01/01/2018 to 30/06/2018
1st Oct 2017 to 31st March 2018 - Benefit Period: 01/07/2018 to 31/12/2018
From India, New Delhi
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Minor correction to Mr Manoj’s post, 2 years service period with contribution is required for super specialty treatment. Maternity benefit is available as mentioned by Mr. Madhu T K.
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Dear Seniors,
Kindly advise: Is maternity leave and benefits applicable to contractual employees? One of my friends joined a company on 22nd Feb 2017 as a fixed-term employee (one-year contract), and nothing was mentioned in her offer letter regarding maternity leave. She is expecting a baby and wants to take maternity leave from 1st Dec 2017. Can she avail maternity leave from her company, considering she is under ESIC? Furthermore, can her current company release her from her job in Feb 2018 as her contract is set to expire, even though some of her colleagues who joined at the same time may receive further extensions?
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From India, Aizawl
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Kindly advise: Is maternity leave and benefits applicable to contractual employees? One of my friends joined a company on 22nd Feb 2017 as a fixed-term employee (one-year contract), and nothing was mentioned in her offer letter regarding maternity leave. She is expecting a baby and wants to take maternity leave from 1st Dec 2017. Can she avail maternity leave from her company, considering she is under ESIC? Furthermore, can her current company release her from her job in Feb 2018 as her contract is set to expire, even though some of her colleagues who joined at the same time may receive further extensions?
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From India, Aizawl
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There is no difference between a regular employee and a fixed-term contract employee regarding the applicability of maternity benefits. However, her contract with the company will be automatically terminated on 21st February 2018, and that cannot be challenged. You cannot demand an extension.
Since she has completed 9 months of service and has contributed for 70 days in two contribution periods (Oct 16 to March 17 and April 17 to Sept 17), she should be eligible for maternity leave from ESIC. For ESI, there is no distinction between regular employees or FTC employees; what matters is whether she has paid contributions for 70 days in two consecutive contribution periods or not.
Madhu T K
From India, Kannur
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Since she has completed 9 months of service and has contributed for 70 days in two contribution periods (Oct 16 to March 17 and April 17 to Sept 17), she should be eligible for maternity leave from ESIC. For ESI, there is no distinction between regular employees or FTC employees; what matters is whether she has paid contributions for 70 days in two consecutive contribution periods or not.
Madhu T K
From India, Kannur
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I agree with the comments of Mr. Madhu T.K. Moreover, an employee can check his/her entitlement from their own login. The procedure is simple:
- Type ESIC: Portal Application
- Put the username as IP/IW number
- Click on the blue-colored link "Entitlement to Benefits"
- Now check the second line for Maternity benefit (Yes/No).
A simple way to check all your eligibility for benefits, biodata, contribution records, update Aadhar details, status of your claims, and provide feedback or opinions.
From India, Bhubaneswar
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- Type ESIC: Portal Application
- Put the username as IP/IW number
- Click on the blue-colored link "Entitlement to Benefits"
- Now check the second line for Maternity benefit (Yes/No).
A simple way to check all your eligibility for benefits, biodata, contribution records, update Aadhar details, status of your claims, and provide feedback or opinions.
From India, Bhubaneswar
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Dear Seniors, Is their any maximum permissible distance to nearest the esic hospital or dispensary to come under esic implemented area...kindly guide. Regards
From India, Aizawl
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ESI is applicable to establishments in the areas notified as ESI-implemented areas by the ESIC. The ESIC will notify the areas after considering these factors. In the absence of an ESI hospital, the Corporation will make tie-ups with government hospitals and also private hospitals in the areas for providing medical benefits on par with ESI schemes.
Madhu T K
From India, Kannur
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Establishment to be located within 8 km radius as per notification regarding "Implementation of ESI Scheme in Non-Implemented Areas" attached herewith. You have to verify from ESI Local Office concerned for more clarity.
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Dear Sir,
Subject: Applicability of Maternity Benefits (Amendments) Act, 2017 to women employees who are covered under Employees State Insurance Act, 1948.
What is the definition of wages under ESI Act for checking the Rs. 21,000/- threshold limit? (CTC these days comprises of Basic + DA + HRA + Commuting Allowance + Medical Allowance + Special Allowance + PF Cont^ + ESI Cont^ + Insurance cost if any).
Will the full salary be paid during maternity leave, and if so, who will pay – the Employer or the ESI department? What is the defined procedure for claiming this?
What is the definition of "the average daily wage for the period of a worker's actual absence from work"?
Are facilities like a creche and provision of work from home not available?
Thank you.
From India, Gurgaon
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Subject: Applicability of Maternity Benefits (Amendments) Act, 2017 to women employees who are covered under Employees State Insurance Act, 1948.
What is the definition of wages under ESI Act for checking the Rs. 21,000/- threshold limit? (CTC these days comprises of Basic + DA + HRA + Commuting Allowance + Medical Allowance + Special Allowance + PF Cont^ + ESI Cont^ + Insurance cost if any).
Will the full salary be paid during maternity leave, and if so, who will pay – the Employer or the ESI department? What is the defined procedure for claiming this?
What is the definition of "the average daily wage for the period of a worker's actual absence from work"?
Are facilities like a creche and provision of work from home not available?
Thank you.
From India, Gurgaon
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Swati,
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From India, Kannur
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Please read what I have posted in the following link:
https://www.citehr.com/584473-pay-es...ml#post2380195
From India, Kannur
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