Maharashtra government's women, widower employees to get six-month childcare leave
To enable better parenting, Maharashtra government has decided to give six months’ paid leave to its women…
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Paid maternity leave for Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan teachers increased to 26 weeks
All the female teachers working under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (now Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan-SMSA) will…
Women hiring to dip over maternity leave; may cause 1.2cr job loss in FY19
A year ago, when the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act came into force, it was considered a…
All About Maharashtra Shops And Establishment Act
The Maharashtra Shops and Establishment Act directs the activities of shops and business foundations. The…
PM’s maternity scheme benefits 23.6 lakh
After initial hiccups in implementing the maternity benefit programme Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY),…
India needs a menstrual leave policy
The Menstruation Benefit Bill tabled by a Member of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh earlier this…
The Invisible Majority
A recent UN report says India is on the “brink of an urban revolution”, as…
HC: State can’t discriminate in granting maternity leave
Observing that the state cannot discriminate in granting maternity leave, the Bombay high court has allowed a…
Labour Day: Increased maternity benefits for women employees may be 'counterproductive', suggests survey
As India celebrates the achievements of its working class on May 1, a critical question…