BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
INDUSTRIAL RELATION
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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1 month before and 2 months after delivery
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1.5 months before and 1.5 months after giving birth
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1 week before and 2.9 months after delivery
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15 days before and 2.75 months after delivery
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Detailed explanation-1: -(a) at the period of one month immediately preceding the period of six weeks, before the date of her expected delivery; (b) any period during the said period of six weeks for which the pregnant woman does not avail of leave of absence under section 6.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act 2017, which was passed by the Rajya Sabha in the year August 2016, has now also been approved by the Lok Sabha in the same year, March 2017. Some important changes under the new law: 1. The paid maternity leave in India is increased from 12 weeks to 26 weeks for working women.
Detailed explanation-3: -Maternity Benefits Act, 1961 entitles pregnant women employees to paid maternity leave. This act is applicable to all private and government offices that have more than 10 employees. Hence, the correct option is (B).