Can I claim compensation if employer terminations pregnant employee
17-Feb-2023 (In Labour & Service Law)
Hi, Can I claim a compensation from my employer in case they terminated me during my pregnancy. Is there any such law in India, what would the compensation include?
hello i am assuming that the only reason for termination by your employer was pregnancy ....if yes then you can seek compensation. However it is seldom the case you might have been terminated on other grounds. Please get in touch along with your letter of termination and other documents to take this forward.
This is unlawful termination within the meaning of Maternity Benefit Act moreover re
grdingng your query there are following remedy which can be legally enforceable. 1.section 21 of Maternity Benefit Act employer can b punished 2.criminal case under indian penal code and 3.Tortious liability all these remedies are alternative subject to certain exception and one can't b read in derogration 2 other... For more specific advisory opinion please share detailed query
grdingng your query there are following remedy which can be legally enforceable. 1.section 21 of Maternity Benefit Act employer can b punished 2.criminal case under indian penal code and 3.Tortious liability all these remedies are alternative subject to certain exception and one can't b read in derogration 2 other... For more specific advisory opinion please share detailed query
Yes, you can file a suit for damages and compensation for illegal termination by your employer. the contract has to be perused which you have entered with your employer at the time of joining the company.
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