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Maternity Leave Policy – Statutory HR Policy UAE

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The Maternity Leave Policy is a professionally structured statutory HR document designed to ensure full compliance with the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 (UAE) while providing a supportive, gender-sensitive, and employee-friendly framework for female employees.

This policy clearly defines eligibility criteria, maternity leave entitlement for first, second and subsequent children, adoption and surrogacy provisions, wage payment methodology, medical bonus, nursing breaks, job protection, confidentiality, and misuse safeguards.

It also outlines leave application procedures, work-from-home or flexible work options (where feasible), and continuity of service, helping organizations manage maternity benefits in a legally compliant, compassionate, and dispute-free manner.

🔹 Why This Policy Is Important

  • Ensures statutory compliance with the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
  • Protects the rights, dignity, and job security of female employees
  • Promotes work-life balance and employee well-being
  • Reduces legal, audit, and compliance risks
  • Strengthens employer branding and inclusive workplace culture

🔹 Ideal For

  • Startups & MSMEs
  • Corporate organizations
  • Factories & establishments covered under the Act
  • HR, Payroll & Compliance teams
  • Organizations focusing on diversity & inclusion

🔹 Key Coverage Areas

Applicability & statutory compliance framework
Eligibility criteria (80 days rule)
26 weeks paid leave for first & second child
12 weeks leave for third child onwards
Adoption & surrogacy maternity benefits
Payment of wages & medical bonus
Leave application & approval process
Work-from-home / flexible work provisions
Employment protection during maternity leave
Nursing breaks after return to work
Confidentiality, misuse & disciplinary safeguards
Policy review & statutory updates

📂 Format: Editable (Word / PDF)
📥 Access: Instant download after purchase
🛠 Customization: Easily adaptable to organization-specific HR practices

👉 An essential statutory HR policy for creating a compliant, supportive, and inclusive workplace in UAE.

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Original price was: 99,00 د.إ.Current price is: 25,00 د.إ.

A professionally drafted Maternity Leave Policy aligned with the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, covering eligibility, leave entitlement, wage payment, nursing breaks, job protection, and flexible work provisions for UAE organizations.