Forfeiture of maternity benefit
Section 70 of the Code on Social Security, 2020 deals with forfeiture of maternity benefit. A woman who works for remuneration during the period she has been permitted by an employer to absent herself for availing the maternity benefits provided under this Chapter shall not be entitled to receive maternity benefit for such period. The Act was enacted on 28 Sep 2020.
A woman who works for remuneration during the period she has been permitted by an employer to absent herself for availing the maternity benefits provided under this Chapter shall not be entitled to receive maternity benefit for such period.
Section 70, The Code on Social Security, 2020 (Act 36 of 2020).
Questions about Section 70
What does Section 70 of the Code on Social Security deal with?
Section 70 of the Code on Social Security is headed "Forfeiture of maternity benefit". A woman who works for remuneration during the period she has been permitted by an employer to absent herself for availing the maternity benefits provided under this Chapter shall not be entitled to receive maternity benefit for such period.
How do I find court cases under Section 70 of the Code on Social Security?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Code on Social Security 70, section 70 Code on Social Security, section 70 of the Code on Social Security. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When was Section 70 of the Code on Social Security enacted?
Section 70 of the Code on Social Security, cited as Code on Social Security 70, was enacted on 28 Sep 2020 as Act 36 of 2020. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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