Duration of maternal benefit under ESI acts is: (A) 4 wks, (B) 8 wks, (C) 12 wks, (D) 24 wks
Answer is C. Ans. is 'c' i.e., 12 wks Maternity benefit For confinement, the duration of benefit is 12 weeks. o For miscarriage it is 6 weeks. o For sickness arising out of confinement it is 30 days. o The benefit is allowed at about full wages.