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Maternity act 1961
The Maternity Benefit Act of 1961 aims to regulate female employment and provide maternity benefits and protections. Key provisions include: - Providing up to 26 weeks of paid maternity leave (increased from 12 weeks), with 8 weeks before and 18 weeks after delivery - Extending benefits to adoptive/commissioning mothers and allowing work from home options - Requiring employers with 50+ employees to provide on-site creches - Informing women employees of their maternity rights and benefits in writing upon hiring The Act aims to safeguard women's employment and dignity during pregnancy by providing paid time off and job security for new mothers. Recent amendments have increased leave duration and added protections.
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