Introduction
The Karnataka Government (Government) vide its
notification dated 8 August 2019 notified the Karnataka Maternity
Benefit (Amendment) Rules, 2019 (Amendment Rules). The Amendment
Rules address and clarify several key aspects concerning the
provision and management of creche facilities which had not been
previously addressed by the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017
(Amendment Act).
Key Amendments
The Amendment Rules prescribe for creation and management of
creche facilities and amenities in establishments employing 50 or
more employees (including all permanent, temporary and contract
workers).
It requires the employer to provide and maintain a creche for
the use of children who are below the age of 6 (six) years. The
employer is required to establish one creche facility for every 30
(thirty) children below the age of 6 (six) years, in accordance
with the standards that are summarized below:
