Pregnant women have specific rights and protections in the workplace when it comes to maternity leaves. The primary legislation governing these rights is the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, which was amended in 2017 to provide enhanced benefits. These rights are designed to ensure that pregnant employees can take time off to care for themselves during pregnancy and to recover after childbirth without facing discrimination or negative consequences from their employers.
It's important for pregnant women to be aware of their maternity rights with their employers. So, presently you a list of your rights for you to be aware.
4.
Right to resume work: After maternity
leave, women have the right to return to the same job they held before going on
leave or to a similar job with the same terms and conditions of employment.
This is to ensure that there is no adverse impact on their career due to
maternity.