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- Pregnant woman quits job after doctor orders bed rest, but boss demands notice period in office. Husband asks 'Is this legal?'A Reddit post has sparked debate after a man shared that his pregnant wife, expecting twins, resigned from her job on medical advice for co...29 Apr, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
- Approve maternity leave for third pregnancy: HC to TN govtThe Madras High Court ruled that the government cannot discriminate in approving maternity benefits, including for third pregnancies. A div...29 Apr, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
- Second maternity leave can't be denied merely because sought within 2 years of first: Allahabad HCThe Allahabad High Court ruled a second maternity leave cannot be denied within two years, stating the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 override...21 Apr, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
- 8th Pay Commission update: NC-JCM seeks Rs 69,000 minimum basic pay, 3.83 fitment factor for employees, pensioners8th pay commission NC-JCM memorandum: A minimum pay of Rs 69,000, fitment factor of 3.83, annual increment of 6%, merging 18 employee level...16 Apr, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
- How much salary do women get on maternity leave - full salary or basic?Maternity Leave in India: Not many women know the benefits they get under the Maternity Benefit Act. This includes the maximum number of pa...22 Nov, 2024, 12.18 PM IST
- Myth Debunking 101: Taking maternity leave means you will be replacedDespite improved maternity policies, many women fear job loss during maternity leave due to outdated perceptions and lack of communication....07 Oct, 2024, 04.43 PM IST
- Denial of maternity leave an assault on women's dignity and fundamental rights: Orissa High CourtIn a significant ruling, the Orissa High Court in India has ruled that the refusal to grant maternity leave to a female employee is “an ass...24 Jul, 2023, 07.19 AM IST
- HC directs granting one year maternity leave to government servant for third childThe State government has studied the sensitivity towards motherhood and its deep understanding of the importance of wholesome rearing and f...25 Mar, 2022, 05.16 PM IST
- Government looking at enhancing, extending maternity benefitsThe proposal, if it goes through, is likely to cost an additional Rs 400 core to the government if it agrees to reimburse the cost for seve...04 Jul, 2019, 10.13 AM IST
- Small companies hire more men to avoid maternity 'burden'In the survey, 46% of the respondents said they hired mostly male employees in the last 18 months.09 Mar, 2019, 08.27 AM IST
- Government budget to reimburse maternity leave pay: Labour MinistryThe ministry has estimated that about Rs 400 crore would be the financial implication for the Ministry of Labour and Employment to implemen...16 Nov, 2018, 09.36 PM IST
- Maternity leave: Employers may get financial supportGovt may bear cost of 7 weeks of the extended 14-week leave period for female staff in Rs 15,000 pay bracket.15 Nov, 2018, 11.04 AM IST
- Maternity law: Big companies unlikely to go slow on women hiringAfter growing at 11% for the previous two years, the total number of permanent women employees in 32 Nifty companies grew at 5% in FY18.01 Sep, 2018, 06.39 AM IST
- Women hiring to dip over maternity leave; may cause 1.2 crore job loss in FY19In the midst of several divergent voices on the Act, a study by TeamLease presents stark statistics that provide a rather grim view on wome...26 Jun, 2018, 09.54 AM IST
- Maternity benefit also covers those already on leave: Labour MinistryThe Labour Ministry today clarified that the employees already on maternity leave will be eligible for enhanced paid leave under the amende...08 May, 2017, 08.26 PM IST
- Women to get 26 weeks maternity leave, President Pranab Mukherjee nod to new lawThe new law makes it mandatory for every establishment with fifty or more employees to have the facility of creche within a prescribed dist...29 Mar, 2017, 06.09 PM IST
- Govt considering doubling maternity leave to 24 weeksGovernment is considering a proposal to increase the existing maternity leave from 12 weeks to 24 weeks under the Maternity Benefit Act 196110 Aug, 2015, 06.56 PM IST
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