Maternity Benefit Amendment Act, 2017 - PDF Download

Finally, the Maternity Benefit Amendment Bill, 2016 has been assented to by our honorable President, and it has now become the Maternity Benefit Amendment Act, 2017. However, the effective date is yet to be declared by the Central Government.

Until the effective date is not published, we will follow the ESIC Act for Maternity leave.

It seems like the user input is a bit unclear. However, based on the content provided, here is the revised version:

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User input: Sumtro

You should follow either the ESI or MB Act (as it existed prior to the amendment) until the amendment comes into effect.

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Logically, an amendment is effective on the day when the President signs it unless specifically mentioned.

Hi,

I am in my 6th month and will be going on leave from June. Am I eligible for a 6-month leave or from when will this law come into effect?

Thank you.

Could you please let me know if a woman is already on maternity leave before the new amendment 2016 bill passed on April 1, 2017, and has availed leave before April 1, 2017, is she eligible for the new maternity rule 2017? Please elucidate.

Thank you

Effective date for all amendment to the maternity benefit Act is 1.4.2017,except crèche which is from 1.7 2017.