HR Glossary

What is Maternity Benefit Act?

India's central legislation that provides 26 weeks of paid maternity leave to women employees in establishments with 10 or more workers, along with protections against dismissal during pregnancy and mandated creche facilities.

Why it matters in hiring

Maternity Benefit Act comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

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