HR Glossary

What is Maternity Leave - 26 Weeks?

The statutory paid maternity leave entitlement under the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act 2017, granting 26 weeks of fully paid leave to women employees in India for the first two children, with 12 weeks for the third child onward, applicable to establishments with 10 or more employees.

Why it matters in hiring

Maternity Leave - 26 Weeks 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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