Dear ayesha,
Here are clarifications to the questions raised by you:
1) Yes, provided she has worked for 80 days in the 12 months preceding the date of her expected delivery.
2) Yes - see 1) above.
3) Yes. Also, such leave should not be adjusted against PL. However, while on maternity leave the employee will not earn any PL.
4) No you cannot hold payment till the person reports back to work - it has to be paid when due.
5) She will need to give notice before resigning, for which she has to report back to work. If she does not, you can deduct appropriate salary in lieu of notice if you have such a policy.
Best regards, Jaswinder |