As per Maternity Benefit Act if an employer discharges or dismisses a woman during or on accoun...........

Industrial Relation and labour law Labour Laws -II

As per Maternity Benefit Act, if an employer discharges or dismisses a woman during or on account of her absence from work during the maternity leave, then what is the punishment faced by an employer ?

3 months or more extending to 1 year

6 months or more extending to 2 years

3 months or more extending to 2 years

None of the above

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Explanation:

- Option 1: This option suggests punishment of 3 months or more extending to 1 year, which aligns with the punishment stipulated in the Maternity Benefit Act for unlawful dismissal or discharge of a woman during maternity leave.

- Option 2: This specifies a longer duration, not applicable under the Act.

- Option 3: While it mentions "3 months or more," the maximum term of 2 years is incorrect according to the Act.

- Option 4: Incorrect, as there is a specified punishment under the Act.