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1. Scope & Applicability

This policy applies exclusively to women employees on Zemuria’s payroll where an employer–employee relationship exists. Independent consultants, freelancers, and third-party staffing resources are excluded unless mandated by law. This policy is statutory in nature and overrides any conflicting internal policy.

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2. Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for maternity benefits, an employee must have:
  • Worked at least 80 working days in the 12 months immediately preceding the expected date of delivery

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3. Maternity Leave – Biological Mothers (India)

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3.1 Duration

  • Eligible employees may avail up to 26 weeks (182 days) of paid maternity leave
  • Leave may be taken pre-natal and post-natal in any proportion, at the employee’s discretion
  • There is no restriction based on the number of children

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3.2 Pay During Maternity Leave

  • Maternity benefit shall be paid at 100% of average wages
  • Average wages are calculated based on the average of the last 3 months’ payroll immediately preceding maternity leave
  • Includes:
    • Basic Pay
    • Dearness Allowance (if applicable)
    • Fixed monthly allowances
  • Excludes:
    • Variable pay
    • Incentives
    • Bonuses
    • One-time payments
Any salary revision already effective prior to maternity leave will be included in the calculation. Revisions not yet effective may be applied upon return to active service.

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4. Adoption & Commissioning Mothers

  • Adoption mothers (child below 3 months) and commissioning mothers are eligible for 12 weeks of paid leave
  • Payment shall be at 100% of average wages, as defined above

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5. Miscarriage / Medical Termination

  • In the event of miscarriage or medical termination, employees are eligible for 6 weeks of paid leave
  • Medical certification is mandatory
Any extension beyond statutory entitlement, if granted, is a company-provided benefit and not a statutory right.

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6. Statutory Benefits During Maternity Leave

During maternity leave:
  • Employee remains in continuous service
  • PF / EPF contributions (both employer and employee) shall continue
  • Gratuity and service tenure shall continue uninterrupted
  • Employment cannot be terminated except for gross misconduct unrelated to pregnancy

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7. Post-Maternity Return to Work

  • Employees are entitled to return to the same or equivalent role
  • Flexible arrangements may be considered by HR on a case-by-case basis
  • No employee may be compelled to resign, serve a bond, or refund maternity benefits

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8. Abuse & Misrepresentation

Any false representation or misuse of maternity benefits may attract disciplinary action as per company policy.