Question
Legal Studies Question on Labour & Industrial Law
What is the maximum period for which any woman shall be entitled to maternity benefit under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961?
A
6 weeks
B
8 weeks
C
12 weeks
D
26 weeks
Answer
26 weeks
Explanation
Solution
The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 increased the maximum entitlement period for maternity benefit from 12 weeks to 26 weeks.