Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017? 1. Pregnant women are entitled for three months pre-delivery and three months post-delivery paid leave. 2. Enterprises with crèches must allow the mother minimum six crèche visits daily. 3. Women with two children get reduced entitlements. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017?

Pregnant women are entitled for three months pre-delivery and three months post-delivery paid leave.
Enterprises with crèches must allow the mother minimum six crèche visits daily.
Women with two children get reduced entitlements.

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Explanation

The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act 2017 has made several significant changes to benefit women employees

Paid maternity leave has been increased to 26 weeks from 12 weeks.
For women expecting after having 2 children, the leave duration remains at 12 weeks.
Establishments employing 50 or more employees must provide a crche facility, and women employees should be allowed to visit the facility 4 times during the day.

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