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### **1. Grant Maternity Leave and Benefits**
* Must grant **paid maternity leave** as per the law (26 or 12 weeks, depending on the case).
* Must **pay full maternity wages** during the leave period.
* Provide **medical bonus** (Rs. 3,500 or as notified) if no free care is provided.
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### **2. Maintain Job Security**
* **Cannot dismiss, discharge, or reduce wages** of a woman during her maternity leave.
* Termination for availing maternity benefits is **unlawful** and punishable.
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### **3. Provide Crèche Facility**
* If the establishment has **50 or more employees**, it must:
* Provide a **crèche** (childcare facility).
* Allow the mother **four visits per day** to the crèche (including rest intervals).
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### **4. Allow Nursing Breaks**
* Must allow **two nursing breaks per day** until the child turns **15 months old**.
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### **5. Avoid Hard Work for Pregnant Employees**
* Must **not assign hazardous, physically demanding, or long-hour tasks** to pregnant women that may cause harm.
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### **6. Accept Leave Application**
* Must process and approve **written notice** of maternity leave submitted by the employee.
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### **7. Maintain Records**
* Maintain **maternity benefit records** (as per the prescribed format) and make them available for inspection.
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### **8. Compliance with the Law**
* Ensure full compliance with all provisions of the Act.
* Violation can lead to **penalties, fines, or imprisonment**.
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