Maternity & Paternity Benefits

Policies designed to support employees through paid leaves, flexible work options, and childcare assistance.

HR teams ensure compliance with maternity and paternity laws while providing parental leave policies that balance employee well-being with business needs. Progressive parental benefits contribute to a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Maternity salary benefit is the paid leave provided to a woman employee during and after childbirth.
In India, under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, eligible women employees are entitled to:

• 26 weeks of paid maternity leave (for the first two children)
• 100% salary during the leave period
• Additional benefits like nursing breaks and crèche facilities (if applicable)

Maternity salary benefit is the paid leave provided to a woman employee during and after childbirth.
In India, under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, eligible women employees are entitled to:

• 26 weeks of paid maternity leave (for the first two children)
• 100% salary during the leave period
• Additional benefits like nursing breaks and crèche facilities (if applicable)

What are the paternity benefits in India?

India currently does not have a national law mandating paternity leave for private-sector employees. However:

• Central government employees get 15 days of paternity leave (within 6 months of childbirth).
• In the private sector, paternity leave policies vary by company — some offer between 5 to 15 days as a part of their internal HR policies.