Maternity Grant. (a) The maternity grant is payable to a female employee on production of a birth certificate or evidence of an approved adoption placement. This entitlement is payable if the employee qualifies for maternity leave (refer the Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987 ) or resigns because of pregnancy or adoption, except as follows: The maternity grant is not payable where a teacher has not produced a medical certificate confirming pregnancy, or confirmation from the relevant government department of suitability as an adoptive parent, before commencing leave or resigning. No provision is made for payment of a maternity grant in the case of a miscarriage. (b) The amount of the grant is calculated on the basis of six weeks full salary at the rate applicable, at the date of birth (or placement in the case of adoption), to the position from which the teacher was granted leave of absence or resigned as the case may be. However, a woman who works less than full normal hours for a short period only, prior to her taking parental leave, may have her case for full payment considered by the employer. When a teacher is absent on parental leave for less than six weeks (30 working days), the full grant equivalent to six weeks salary is still payable. The maternity grant is not reduced because salary is being received.
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