<ul><li>Odisha government issues new guidelines to clarify maternity leave provisions for women employees in government roles.</li><li>Maternity leave can now be taken anytime between three months before Expected Date of Delivery (EDD) and up to six months after childbirth.</li><li>Additional 14 days of leave granted to mothers if their child dies between 29 and 120 days of birth, beyond the initial 180-day maternity leave period.</li><li>Revised guidelines aim to provide support in complex medical situations and ensure workplace policies align with women employees' health and rights.</li></ul>

Odisha government clarifies maternity leave rules for women employees

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