: It applies to the care of the first two children until they reach 18 years of age . The leave can be taken in a maximum of three spells in a single calendar year.
As of now, there is no standalone Government Resolution (GR) specifically for "paternity leave" for private sector employees in Maharashtra. Most paternity leave provisions fall under central acts (like the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, which doesn't cover fathers) or company-specific policies.
Employees receive a leave salary equal to the pay drawn immediately before the leave. Lapse Policy:
