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What is the primary purpose of the Maternity Benefit Act?
What is the primary purpose of the Maternity Benefit Act?
- To provide financial assistance to all women
- To regulate maternity leave policies for companies
- To restrict the employment of pregnant women
- To promote the welfare of working women (correct)
How many weeks of maternity leave are women entitled to under the act?
How many weeks of maternity leave are women entitled to under the act?
- 8 weeks
- 14 weeks
- 10 weeks
- 12 weeks (correct)
What is the minimum number of days a woman must have worked to be eligible for maternity leave?
What is the minimum number of days a woman must have worked to be eligible for maternity leave?
- 60 days
- 90 days
- 70 days
- 80 days (correct)
Which of the following is NOT included in the calculation of the 80 days of work required for maternity leave?
Which of the following is NOT included in the calculation of the 80 days of work required for maternity leave?
Can a woman's services be terminated during her absence due to pregnancy?
Can a woman's services be terminated during her absence due to pregnancy?
What is required for a woman to avail of the six weeks' leave before expected delivery?
What is required for a woman to avail of the six weeks' leave before expected delivery?
What must a woman do to be entitled to maternity benefit?
What must a woman do to be entitled to maternity benefit?
In case of miscarriage, how long is a woman entitled to leave with pay?
In case of miscarriage, how long is a woman entitled to leave with pay?
What must a woman do to take extra leave for illness related to pregnancy?
What must a woman do to take extra leave for illness related to pregnancy?
What benefit does the Act provide for women undergoing tubectomy operation?
What benefit does the Act provide for women undergoing tubectomy operation?
When can a female employee ask for light work?
When can a female employee ask for light work?
Who can receive the maternity benefit if the employee is unable to receive it?
Who can receive the maternity benefit if the employee is unable to receive it?
