Maternity Protection

Maternity protection under Employment Act 1955 from Section 37 till 44A.

Section 37 EA 1955 :-
Length of eligible period and entitlement to maternity allowance

Section 38 EA 1955 :-
Payment of maternity allowance

Section 39 EA 1955 :-
Payment of allowance to nominee on death of female employee

Section 40 EA 1955 :-
Loss of maternity allowance for failure to notify employer

Section 41 EA 1955 :-
Payment of allowance to nominee

Section 42 EA 1955 :-
Restriction on dismissal of female employee after eligible period

Section 43 EA 1955 :-
Conditions contrary to Part void

Section 44 EA 1955 :-
Register to allowances paid

Section 44A EA 1955 :-
Application of this Part irrespective of wages of female employee

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Can a female employee who is single based on Company record is entitle for this benefit ?

The answer is yes because Employment Act 1955 only mention female employee and never mention married female employee.