Maternity Leave Rules for AP Government Employees in 2023
Maternity leave is an important policy that allows working women to take time off work for the birth and care of their child without the fear of losing their job. It is a crucial policy for both the health of the mother and the newborn child, and for gender equality in the workplace. In Andhra Pradesh, the government has implemented a set of maternity leave rules for its employees, which we will discuss in this article. Maternity Leave Entitlement The Andhra Pradesh government employees are entitled to maternity leave for a maximum of 180 days, or six months. This leave is granted to female employees who have completed at least one year of service. This means that women who have not completed one year of service are not eligible for maternity leave. The government has also made provisions for women who have had a miscarriage. Women who have had a miscarriage are entitled to a maximum of 45 days of maternity leave. Maternity Leave for Adoptive Mothers In addition to biological moth...