Question

Employers who fail to comply with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 2017 can be fined up to:

A Rs. 2,500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Rs. 5,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Rs. 10,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Rs. 20,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

If the employer denies maternity benefits to a female employee, the labour court can hold the employer liable to imprisonment for 3 months, fine the employer with an amount up to Rs. 5000, or both, as per the rules for maternity leave in India.

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