Does the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 extend maternity benefits to women engaged as consultants by a company?

No, women engaged purely as consultants (independent contractors) are generally not eligible for maternity benefits under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, as the Act applies to women employed under a contract of employment for wages. Eligibility depends on whether the engagement is truly that of an employee, not just the title.

Shekar Ganagaluru's Books

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