A Simple Guide to Maternity Benefit Act for NPOs by PACTA
Making maternity-related benefits accessible to team members is an important step in making our workspaces inclusive. Maternity Benefit Act Primer by PACTA breaks it down clearly and simply.
What’s Inside:
- Eligibility: Understand who qualifies, including part-time staff and consultants.
- Entitlements: Detailed insights on leave durations, wage payments, provisions for adoptive and commissioning mothers, nursing breaks, and crèche facilities.
- Compliance: Step-by-step guidance on employer responsibilities, notice periods, and record-keeping.
- Special Cases: Information on penalties for non-compliance, exemptions, and how the Act interacts with internal policies.
Access the primer in 15+ Indian Languages here:

Thank you PACTA for sharing this important resource warmly and freely with the community.
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